A teenager with mental health struggles has been euthanised in the Netherlands. The young Dutch national’s life was ended less than five years after being diagnosed with autism. He had described his life as “joyless,” a factor that led to his doctor approving euthanasia.
Euthanasia for psychiatric reasons has increased dramatically in the Netherlands since it was legalised. The steady rise in euthanasia cases overall in countries where it is permitted is deeply troubling, raising serious questions about how society values and safeguards human life. What begins as an option presented in terms of compassion ends up normalising the idea that some lives are less worth living – particularly for those who are elderly, disabled, or experiencing mental health challenges. This shift is creating pressure, however subtle, on vulnerable individuals to view ending their lives as a burden they ought to relieve, rather than seeking the support they deserve.
Earlier this year, the Netherlands Times reported that in 2025 there were 10,341 confirmed euthanasia deaths in the country, accounting for 6% of all deaths. This marked an increase of 3.8% compared to 9,958 reported cases in 2024.
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“With assisted dying still being discussed in Ireland, this case is a reminder to keep working for a culture that supports people through suffering with better mental health care, stronger disability supports, and meaningful investment in palliative care – and doesn’t steer people towards ending their lives”
Babies have not asked for “assisted dying” What a load of barbaric rhetoric
Yup.
Prayer and fasting is the only thing to exorcise these demons.
Verbal engineering. Mass slaughter of preborn children is euphemistically called “choice”.
Euthanasia, real name, Legalised Suicide.
Pro life people ought to only vote for pro life candidates at election times.