| Mental Wellness |

Intentional poisoning by drugs and chemicals is a common emergency in #Iran and is the 3rd leading cause of #suicide globally. This report focuses on the prevalence of suicide attempts through self-poisoning among children and adolescents aged 7 to 18 yr, highlights critical aspects of suicide methods, emphasizing the role of age, #gender, and urban residency in influencing suicide attempts. Policies to prevent access to lethal medications are needed

https://doi.org/10.4081/mw.2024.12