The impact of the cost-of-living crisis on suicides around the world

Project Details

This project is examining whether the cost-of-living crisis is having an impact on suicides globally. It involves examining whether monthly suicide numbers in different countries and areas-within-countries are associated with monthly changes in cost-of-living, as measured by inflation. The project involves a collaboration with more than 100 investigators from around the world.

Researchers

Professor Jane Pirkis (Project Lead)
j.pirkis@unimelb.edu.au
+61 3 8344 0647

Research Group

Mental Health Policy and Practice Unit

Faculty Research Themes

Neuroscience

School Research Themes

Prevention and management of non-communicable diseases (including cancer), and promotion of mental health


Key Contact

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Department / Centre

Centre for Mental Health and Community Wellbeing

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