New state poison exposure data shows alarming jump in self-harm and suspected suicides in children

Name: New state poison exposure data shows alarming jump in self-harm and suspected suicides in children
Uploaded: 2022-06-01T05:34:58Z
Duration: 3 min 55 s
Description: From 2019 to 2021, cases of self-harm or suspected suicide increased 58% in patients ages 6-12 years and 37% in patients ages 13-17 years, according to the WA Poison Center. The agency said it’s likely an underrepresentation of adolescent self-harm and suspected suicide in Washington.

From 2019 to 2021, cases of self-harm or suspected suicide increased 58% in patients ages 6-12 years and 37% in patients ages 13-17 years, according to the WA Poison Center. The agency said it’s likely an underrepresentation of adolescent self-harm and suspected suicide in Washington.

Posted May 31, 2022 10:34pm PDT