Recently single Australian men are seven times more likely to report a suicide attempt, study shows
Summary
A new Australian study found that men who recently ended a relationship are much more likely to think about or attempt suicide than men who have not had a breakup. The risk of suicide attempts is about seven times higher shortly after a breakup, and this increased risk lasts for years.Key Facts
- The Ten to Men project tracked over 20,000 Australian men to study their mental health after relationship breakups.
- Men who had a breakup in the past year were more than twice as likely to have suicidal thoughts compared to men without a recent breakup (30.8% vs. 14.4%).
- Around 6.8% of men recently separated reported attempting suicide, compared to 0.9% of men without a recent breakup.
- Fathers showed a higher risk, with 14.4% making suicidal plans after a breakup versus 2.9% who had not broken up.
- Current or former Australian Defence Force personnel reported a 12.8% rate of suicide attempts after breakups, much higher than the 0.8% for those without breakups.
- Relationship breakups can cause major life changes like reduced contact with children, financial issues, housing changes, and smaller support networks.
- Suicide is the leading cause of death for Australian men aged 15 to 44 and accounts for 75% of all male deaths by suicide.
- Experts emphasize the need for ongoing mental health support for men after breakups and encourage men to seek help early.
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