The National Self-Harm Registry Ireland’s annual report found that in 2021, women had a 45% higher rate of self-harm hospital presentations than men, the largest gender gap in 20 years. The rates remained consistent through the pandemic, with the highest rates among young people. The peak rate for women was in the 15-19 years age group, while for men it was in the 20-24 years age group. The report also noted a similar proportion of presentations accounted for by repetition in 2021 as in 2020, and a consistent proportion of presentations from homeless individuals. The report highlighted the need for further development of mental health services, especially for vulnerable groups.
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Self-harm presentations see widening gender gap
