Impact of macroeconomic factors on suicide in Australia
Project Details
COVID-19 pandemic had a substantial impact on global economy and widened inequality within and between countries. This study aims to examine the impact of a range of macroeconomic factors (e.g., housing loan interest rates, unemployment rates, Consumer Price Index, gross domestic product, and the Consumer Sentiment Index) on suicide in Australia. The findings of this study will inform upstream interventions to prevent suicide.
Researchers
Dr Tiffany Too (Project Lead)
tiffany.too@unimelb.edu.au
Research Group
Mental Health Policy and Practice UnitFaculty Research Themes
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Key Contact
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Department / Centre
Centre for Mental Health and Community Wellbeing
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