Youth · Australia
Gen Z Australians are attempting suicide and self-harming more than previous generations, study finds
Australians aged 16 to 25 are experiencing suicidal thoughts in greater numbers and at younger ages than earlier cohorts.
A new study covered by The Guardian finds that young Australians are reporting suicidal ideation, attempts, and self-harm at higher rates than previous generations, with onset at younger ages.
The authors call for earlier and more accessible primary-care mental health pathways rather than relying on emergency departments as the de facto entry point.
Read the full Guardian report for the underlying data and clinician reactions.
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