14y · Male·head injuries when struck by a train
… 2010 with suicidal ideation was assessed by a psychiatric nurse (Nurse Sebille) rather than a child and adolescent psychiatrist as requested by his GP. The assessment was rated as low risk and discharged. Care became fr…
17y · Male·ligature compression of the neck (hanging)
…med him at low-to-moderate immediate risk and recommended continued admission. However, after reporting a suicide attempt by hanging in the shower on the night of 26 November, he was not moved to the secure psychiatric …
18y · Female, female, male·Caitlin: suicide by hanging; Talieha: suicide by hanging; William: suicide by tr…
Three adolescent patients (aged 18 at death) died by suicide within four months of the Barrett Adolescent Centre (BAC) cl…
15y · Male·Ligature compression of the neck (hanging)
A 15-year-old Aboriginal boy in foster care died by suicide following apparent impulsive response to adolescent boundary conflicts. Despite stable, loving foster pla…
15y · Female·asphyxia due to hanging
Eden Jayde Westbrook, a 15-year-old high school student, died by suicide on 17 February 2015. She had experienced depression for some time without formal diagnosis, had a history…
17y · Male·Hanging
A 17-year-old male with a history of mental health concerns, prior suicide pact attempt, and escalating aggressive behaviour died by hanging shortly after being excluded from his h…
17y · Female·multiple blunt force injuries after being struck by a train
17-year-old X died by suicide on 18 December 2012 after being struck by a train. She received multiple psychiatric admissions and CAMHS…
suicide by hanging or other means
Six young people aged 12-17 years died by suicide between 2010-2014 in Tasmania. All had significant mental health issues, trauma histories, and contact wi…
17y · Male·Hanging (self-inflicted)
…tact cleaner ignited near him, and derogatory comments. He developed major depressive disorder, attempted suicide in August 2008, and returned to New Zealand in September 2008. He died by suicide there in October 2008. …
16y · Male·Multiple injuries as a result of high speed impact (train)
James Kuti, a 16-year-old in child protection care with schizophrenia and cannabis use, died by suicide when he jumped in front of a train. He was receiving comprehensive mental health care from Southern Healt…
15y · Female·Hanging (self-inflicted)
A 15-year-old Aboriginal girl in a remote Central Australian community died by suicide following a year marked by petrol sniffing, sexual abuse concerns, and reported suicide attempts. She suf…
16y · Male·Multiple blunt traumatic injuries from fall from height
A 16-year-old boy with depression and suicidal ideation was discharged from an inpatient adolescent mental health facility in Victoria after 20 days. Two days later, he died by suicide at a cliff location…
17y · Male·Ligature Compression of the Neck (Hanging) - Suicide
Adam Hurley-Goodacre, a 17-year-old Ward of the State since 1996, died by suicide on 20 February 2007, one week before his 18th birthday. He had a history of suicide attempts in October 2…
15y · Male·Hanging (redacted in original but indicated by reference to method of suicide)
A 15-year-old boy with depression died by suicide. He had a difficult relationship with his parents and was reluctant to engage with mental health services…
17y · Male·Hypoxic ischaemic encephalopathy due to hanging
…tigue, depression, anxiety, and gender dysphoria. Critical clinical lessons include: (1) recognition that suicide can be impulsive without preceding warning signs; (2) importance of coordinated care between mental healt…
15y · Male·Hanging
…history, including physical abuse, parental mental illness, and 40+ child protection reports, disclosed a suicide attempt to his school counsellor in December 2019. A mandatory report was made to child protection servic…
17y · Female·Hanging
Imanthi Mayakaduwage, a 17-year-old high-achieving international student from Sri Lanka, died by suicide via hanging on 5 May 2012. She had documented evidence of significant psychiatric distress from March 201…
16y · Male·Gunshot wound to the head
A 16-year-old boy with a 5-year history of depression, multiple suicide attempts, and suicidal ideation died by self-inflicted gunshot wound at school on 1 August 2001. He had b…
15y · Female·Asphyxia as a result of hanging
…ishermans Memorial Park, St Helens, Tasmania on 17 February 2015. The original coroner found death was by suicide. Her parents sought to reopen the investigation in 2020, alleging the police investigation was insufficie…
19y · Male·Hanging (intentional suicide)
…g on 1 May 2007. Duke had a history of depression, substance abuse, anger management issues, and previous suicide attempts. He was under supervision by the Department of Human Services through Youth Justice following cr…
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