Growing Happy, Healthy Young Minds
Edited by Dr Ramesh Manocha & Gyongyi Horvath
To read the full chapter go to Volume 1, chapter 7, pp. 96-113.
Authors
![Claire-Kelly](https://i0.wp.com/www.generationnext.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Claire-Kelly.jpg?resize=320%2C400&ssl=1)
Dr Claire Kelly
Manager of Youth Programs at Mental Health First Aid Australia
Dr Claire Kelly is the manager of youth programs at Mental
Health First Aid Australia. She has been a main contributor to the
mental health first aid guidelines projects. Claire has experienced
episodes of depression and anxiety since early adolescence, which
has been a driver for her work.
Website: www.mhfa.com.au
Suicide is the most common cause of death among young people, accounting for a third of deaths among 16 to 24-year-olds. Suicide is often preventable, if people are able to recognise the signs and act quickly.
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