Joachim Hagopian On November 30th, The Guardian showcased the results of a new study on suicide across all age groups in Australia. The biggest takeaway was: Young Australians aged 16 to 25 [Gen Z] are attempting to kill themselves, self-harming and experiencing suicidal thoughts in greater numbers and at earlier ages than previous generations, a landmark study has found. Why? The advent of and prolonged exposure to smartphones and social media platforms were cited as key contributors to the rising suicide rates in young people, so much so that Australia just days later became the world’s…
