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flag Youth self-harm visits doubled in 12 OECD nations from 2000 to 2024, driven by rising emotional distress, especially among girls.

flag A new Canadian study in JAMA Pediatrics finds youth self-harm has risen steadily across 12 OECD nations, with a 3.5% annual increase in medical visits for those under 25 from 2000 to 2024, doubling to about 20 cases per 10,000 people, especially among girls. flag The trend, ongoing before the pandemic, reflects widespread emotional distress and highlights self-harm as a coping mechanism for trauma, bullying, or emotional pain. flag Experts urge public health action, better mental health support in schools, and efforts to reduce stigma and promote early intervention.

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