Gen Z Australians are attempting suicide and self-harming more than previous generations, study finds

Exclusive: Separate research also shows number of young children having suicidal thoughts has risen at ‘alarming’ rateGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastYoung Australians aged 16 to 25 are attempting to kill themselves, self-harming and experiencing suicidal thoughts in greater numbers and at earlier ages than previous generations, a landmark study has found.It comes as Kids Helpline data provided exclusively to Guardian Australia shows the proportion of young children experiencing suicidality is increasing at “alarming” rates and being expressed by children as young as six. Continue reading...