Suicide is now the leading cause of death for those aged 10–17 in the state, amid a ‘rising mental health crisis’ in Australia
Written months before her death, it describes “the bad guy” who “lived inside” her and the “constant battle” in her mind.Then, out of the dark, the book suddenly transitions into full colour. Beside a ship sailing into a bay are the words: “Never give up. Things can change.”It’s been seven years since Lomas took her own life and since then the rate of child suicide has steadily increased in
“The majority of young people who die from suicide have experienced mental health problems or psychological distress,” she says. Lomas’ mother, Melissa Wilkinson, says her daughter experienced mental health issues and she does not feel she was treated with compassion during hospital visits prior to her death.Guardian Australia contacted the Queensland Children’s Hospital for comment.
Kids Helpline confirmed they have seen a consistent increase in sextortion, receiving 431 reports between July 2017 and June 2023. Prior to January 2021, there were fewer than five reports a month. The organisation is now responding to about 30 reports a month.
Three days later the 17-year-old attempted suicide near his grandmother’s house and later died in hospital from his injuries.
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