"Every year in Australia suicide claims the lives of around 2000 Australians placing it ahead of road traffic accidents and skin cancer as a cause of death. For young people aged 15 to 24, it is the number one cause of death. Despite this, in recent years the issues of mental health and suicide prevention have received comparatively less mainstream policy attention and seemingly less program funding than well resourced and public road safety and sun protection campaigns."
The report "Before it's too late: Report on early intervention programs aimed at preventing youth suicide" stemmed from the government Inquiry into Early Intervention Programs Aimed at Preventing Youth Suicide.
Download the report here.
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