Major increase in suicide rate among youth and the elderly was observed in Armenia, a psychologist stated.

At a news conference in Yerevan, Karine Nalchajyan explained youth suicide by feeling of loneliness. “Suicides among the elderly are conditioned by believing they’re a burden to their families. Severe social and economic situation is one of the most common reasons,” she said.

Ms. Nalchajyan advised media against providing details of suicides avoid traumatizing vulnerable individuals.