Resources

The best article internationally that we have been able to find that explains the upward trend in youth suicide in the post-war period is:

"Explaining the Rise in Youth Suicide", by David M. Cutler, Edward Glaeser, Karen Norberg

You can find the full article in PDF file format at:
http://papers.nber.org/papers/w7713

Click here for a short summary.

Related Links

Beyond Blue - The National Depression Initiative
beyondblue is a national, independent, not-for-profit organisation working to address issues associated with depression, anxiety and related substance misuse disorders in Australia.
http://www.beyondblue.org.au

Black Dog Institute - Depression and Bipolar Disorder Information Australia
Black Dog Institute is an educational, research and clinical facility offering specialist expertise in mood disorders.
http://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au

depressionet - Comprehensive One-Stop Depression Resource
Your comprehensive one-stop depression resource for information, support and help for people with depression.
http://www.depressionet.com.au

Reach Out! - Reach Out. Find Out. Move On.
Reach Out! is a service that helps young people get through tough times. It provides information and support on a range of issues including depression and anxiety; drugs and alcohol; family, friends and relationships problems; suicide, loss and grief; sex and sexuality; and dealing with the pressures of school and uni.
http://www.reachout.com.au