Coronial

6 results for vulnerability to adolescent suicidal ideation

WAhome2014-10-17

Inquest into the Death of Ethan (Subject to a Suppression Order)

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 placement since age 4, Ethan remained neurologically v…

psychiatrypsychologymelatonin
VIChome2014-11-28

Finding into death of Taylah Geordon Mahon

14y · Female·Hanging

…ogist who reviewed her regularly. Expert opinion confirmed isotretinoin's association with depression and suicidal ideation, though no definitive causal link exists. Her family, who were closely involved and supportive, …

dermatologygeneral practiceisotretinoin
SAcommunity2014-06-17

Coroner's Finding: HUGO-HORSMAN Jason William

15y · Male·compression of the neck consistent with hanging

…old in Year 10, died by hanging while alone at home on 9 October 2010. He had been referred to Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) in December 2009 and saw various therapists, primarily social worker Vina…

psychiatrypsychologydiagnosticcommunicationdiazepam
NSWhome2021-03-17

Findings Becky

15y · Female·methylamphetamine and methadone toxicity

…re to meet her expressed medical and housing needs. Despite documented mental health concerns (self-harm, suicidal ideation) and suspected drug use, she received decreasing oversight rather than enhanced support during a…

social workcommunicationsystemmethamphetamine
VIChospital2022-09-07

Finding into death of Mr AB

17y · Male·Hypoxic ischaemic encephalopathy due to hanging

…management; (3) the impact of service barriers (age cutoffs, waitlists, COVID disruptions) on vulnerable adolescents; (4) need for robust safety planning and follow-up timing after psychiatric discharge; (5) gaps in inte…

psychiatryemergency medicinesystemcommunicationquetiapine
NSWhome2025-03-03

Inquest into the death of Harmony

15y · Female·hanging

…arers (Rachel) or invoke legislative powers to ensure permanency. The coroner emphasised that vulnerable adolescents like Harmony need concrete support despite being "difficult to engage," and that resource constraints c…

paediatricspsychiatrysystemdelaycannabis

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