University of Sydney Brain and Mind Institute warns of up to 50 per cent increase in suicide as economic impact of COVID-19 hits

By Jodie O'Sullivan
May 7 2020 - 3:00pm
MENTAL HEALTH SLIDE: Professor Patrick McGorry, renowned mental health advocate and long-standing Albury-Wodonga Winter Solstice supporter, says urgent action is needed to "flatten the curve" on suicide risk.
MENTAL HEALTH SLIDE: Professor Patrick McGorry, renowned mental health advocate and long-standing Albury-Wodonga Winter Solstice supporter, says urgent action is needed to "flatten the curve" on suicide risk.

Australia's leading minds on mental health have warned suicide rates could rise by up to 50 per cent in the wake of the catastrophic and prolonged economic impacts of COVID-19.

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