Alarming Rise in Self-Harm and Suicidal Thoughts Among Young Canadians During the COVID-19 Pandemic

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Dr. Marcia Sirota is an author, speaker, coach and psychiatrist and joins Devon Peacock to discuss.

Recent studies have shown that the number of young Canadians who required hospital treatment or visited emergency rooms due to self-harm or suicidal thoughts has increased significantly during the COVID-19 pandemic. This increase was particularly high among preteen and young teen girls.

Published September 26, 2023

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