Orygen Institute panel discussion at the end of July was a timely contribution to the discussion on what is needed to reduce self-harm and suicide among young people. The week before, data from the Australian Study of Mental Health and Wellbeing survey spotlighted the worsening state of youth mental health in Australia. And much higher rates of self-harm among younger adults than the general population. The question is no longer whether we need a National Youth Suicide Prevention Plan, but rather what it should include? The panellists explored the issues impacting young people’s mental health, the complexity of a youth focused policy and emph...
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