‘Worrying trend’: Self-poisoning rates among kids double
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The number of Australian children and teenagers intentionally poisoning themselves with over-the-counter drugs and antidepressants has doubled in the past decade — prompting renewed calls for a fresh approach to youth mental health.
Researchers from the University of Sydney say that self-harm via self-poisoning has not only increased, it’s also occurring in younger age groups where such behaviour was previously uncommon.