One in Four Australians Affected by Suicide Amid COVID-19 Lockdowns: Poll

One in Four Australians Affected by Suicide Amid COVID-19 Lockdowns: Poll
People battling mental health disorders became more stressed and anxious. LightField Studios/Shuttertock
Daniel Y. Teng
By Daniel Y. Teng, Writer
Updated:

One in four Australians know someone who has committed suicide during the past 12 months amid the COVID-19 pandemic, according to figures from Suicide Prevention Australia.

The group found that 25 percent of Australians knew someone in their personal life or networks who died, or attempted suicide, while 27 percent said they had directly, or indirectly, sought assistance from a suicide prevention service in the last 12 months.

Daniel Y. Teng
Daniel Y. Teng
Writer
Daniel Y. Teng is based in Brisbane, Australia. He focuses on national affairs, including federal politics and Australia-China relations. Got a tip? Contact him at [email protected].
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