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 UnitFaculty Research Themes
School Research Themes
Key Contact
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Department / Centre
Centre for Mental Health and Community Wellbeing
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