Increase in self-harm or suicidal ideation presentations to emergency departments from 2020 to 2021

In 2021, self-harm or suicidal ideation presentations to NSW emergency departments were up 16% in MNC, and 5% in NNSW from 2020.

The highest increase was experienced in the 12-17-year-old age group with a 37% increase in NNSW and 27% increase in MNC.

Number of self-harm hospitalisations, 2018-2019

Female:

Male:

All persons:

  • The rate of self-harm hospitalisations in HNC is higher in females.
  • The rate of self-harm hospitalisations in HNC is highest in people aged 15-24 years.