Around 30 Finnish girls take their own life every year -- more than in any other Nordic country. While Finland has some of the highest suicide rates for both sexes worldwide, teen girl suicides are also on the rise in Sweden and Norway.
Stress over appearance, money trouble, addiction and marginalisation can drive some young women over the edge.
Olavi Sydänmaanlakka of social service NGO HelsinkiMissio says drugs are not usually behind girls' suicide attempts. It's the feelings of inadequacy that lead to self-destructive behaviour.
"Young girls are already concerned whether they're done up enough to be seen in town," says Sydänmaanlakka.
It's easy for parents to shuttle kids from one after-school activity to the next without paying real attention to how their children are doing, according to Sydänmaanlakka.
Overburdened kids may also miss out on important life skills.
"You learn skills for coping with life's adversities at home through everyday interaction," Sydänmaanlakka points out.
Violent methods
Girls' suicide attempts have become more successful in recent years, says Kristian Wahlbeck of the Finnish Mental Health Association. This means attempts are more likely to lead to death.
While there is worry over girls, teenage boys have even more thoughts about death. Young men in Finland continue to be more prone than their female peers to taking their lives. Experts say this is because gender norms may make it easier for girls to seek help.