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Researchers call for supports, coping strategies as youth self-harm rises
Medically documented self-injury among youth doubled from 10 to 20 visits per 10,000 people over 25 years, with girls showing higher rates, study finds.
- The Canadian Press reported on March 17, 2026, that a study found youth self-injury doubled over 25 years in 12 OECD countries, rising from about 10 to about 20 medical visits per 10,000 people.
- The study found self-injuries rose about 10,000 annually across OECD countries before the pandemic, with a 3.5 per cent yearly increase, indicating a pre-pandemic trend.
- The researchers noted that the study did not distinguish self-harm with or without suicidal intent, and authors emphasized both require urgent attention.
- Researchers urged governments to fund schools and community supports and listed crisis lines 9-8-8 and Kids Help Phone text 686868 for immediate help.
- Experts warn stigma fosters myths about self-harm, with Lewis stating 'They tell themselves that 'there's something wrong with me.' And I think that's a major issue, too, because that then maybe tells someone that 'I can't come forward, I can't seek support, or I don't deserve it.
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Researchers call for supports, coping strategies as youth self-harm rises
TORONTO - A new Canadian study showing a steady increase in youth self-harm highlights the need for more mental health support and proactive teaching of coping strategies to deal with
·Toronto, Canada
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