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Recently single Australian men are seven times more likely to report a suicide attempt, study shows

Published 17 June 2026 · trending

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Fathers particularly affected, with almost 15% reporting suicidal plans after relationship breakdowns, according to survey of 20,000 men Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Men who have recently gone through a breakup are seven times more likely to report a suicide attempt than those who haven’t, a new study shows The Ten to Men project has followed more than 20,000 Australian men and identified the mental health risks in relationship breakdowns, which can include changes in their contact with their children, in their finances, and in their support network. Continue reading...

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Recently single Australian men are seven times more likely to report a suicide attempt, study shows

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Published: June 17, 2026 • 8:31 PM IST · Updated: June 17, 2026 • 9:09 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team

Recently single Australian men are seven times more likely to report a suicide attempt, study shows

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  • Fathers particularly affected, with almost 15% reporting suicidal plans after relationship breakdowns, according to survey of 20,000 men Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Men who have recently gone through a breakup are seven times more likely to report a suicide attempt than those who haven’t, a new study shows The Ten to Men project has followed more than 20,000 Australian men and identified the mental health risks in relationship breakdowns, which can include changes in their contact with their children, in their finances, and in their support network.

Published June 17, 2026.


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