Young Canadians are increasingly turning to self-harm: study - Toronto Star

AI Briefing

• – Young Canadians are increasingly turning to self-harm as a coping mechanism for mental health issues, a new study has found.
• – The study, which analyzed data from 2017 to 2019, suggests that the trend is particularly pronounced among Indigenous youth and those with mental health conditions.
• – Researchers are calling for increased support and access to mental health services to address the growing crisis.