52m •
2010
Every month, an estimated 200,000 Australians deliberately hurt themselves. They cut, scratch, burn and sometimes even break bones. It's called self-harm, and it peaks in teenagers and young people. The Silent Epidemic explores this dark and often secret behaviour, asking why more and more people are turning to self-harm as a way to cope with life. Interweaving their personal stories with scientific enquiry, The Silent Epidemic casts a unique lens onto what is fast becoming a problem that can no longer remain hidden. In response to the growing numbers, a group of Melbourne scientists are hunting for a radical solution to self-harm with a world-first experiment. The Silent Epidemic charts their progress: it is both a wake-up call, and ultimately, a story of hope. Written by Mark Hamlyn
Northern Pictures • AU
Beyond Productions • AU
Budget: $0
Revenue: $0
2009•
6.4
2010•
6.7
2013•
7.0
2013•
5.0
2007•
6.7
2019•
6.8
2006•
7.0
2002•
0
2013•
4.4
1958•
6.0
2020•
9.3
2020•
7.6
2014•
0
