Global adolescent self-harm (10–19 years): 1990–2021 trends, health inequalities, frontier analysis, and 2035 projections using global burden of disease data

Key Points

• Incidence of adolescent self-harm is rising globally, highlighting a significant health concern.
• Data indicates that almost half of countries now report increasing trends in self-harm among adolescents.
• Assessment was based on global burden of disease data from 1990 to 2021, focused on gender-sensitive strategies.
• Findings emphasize the necessity for targeted interventions to address health inequalities and inform future policies.