Discipline of Psychiatry & Mental Health

Join us to address the critical issue of youth suicide prevention in Australia. Explore how groundbreaking analysis of population data can revolutionise prevention efforts. Our presentation reveals insightful patterns of self-harm and suicidal thoughts among 91,597 adolescents, tracked from birth to 18 years in the NSW Child Development Study.

These findings emphasise the need for a holistic, community-focused approach to suicide prevention, extending beyond the responsibility of healthcare services. Together, let's make a difference and save young lives.