From France to Italy: European lawsuits over child suicide and self-harm pile up

A growing number of legal cases across Europe, including France and Italy, are scrutinizing the responsibility of institutions for child suicides and self-harm. The families involved are pushing for accountability, claiming that inadequate mental health support or failure to address warning signs led to tragic outcomes. This wave of lawsuits highlights the urgent need for improved mental health services and oversight, as well as the broader implications for how society addresses youth mental health crises.