Originally Posted by
tail wheel
Whilst no one should never underrate attempted suicide, the actual suicide rate in Australia "
Over a five year period from 2012 to 2016, the average number of suicide deaths per year was 2,795"; one in 8,290. Surprisingly, Australia's suicide rate is greater than the UK (one in 10,940) but less than the USA (one in 7,554).
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While I hesitate to use the term successful in this context, it should be noted that "
Over a five year period from 2012 to 2016, the average number of SUCCESSFUL suicide deaths per year was 2,795"
It's only because people are using suicide attempts as a cry for help, or they don't have what they need to do it first time that the actual rate is so low. Hospitals and Mental Health Clinics are crammed full of people every day who have tried to end their lives and failed.