The NT's suicide rate reached 19.3 per cent in 2024, far above the 11.9 per cent national average.
Why it mattersMore people die of suicide in the NT per capita than anywhere else in Australia, and unmet mental health needs are driving that toll upward.
AustraliaTerritorians seeking mental health support face lengthy waits and gaps in early intervention services, pushing more people toward crisis care.
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