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Read some of the latest suicide prevention news and research in Australia.
Reconceptualising approaches to men's mental health and suicidality
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The recent Black Dog Institute’s Expert Insights session explores how we need to shift our understanding, approaches, responses and treatment of men’s distress.
R U OK? launches new podcast supporting emergency services personnel
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R U OK? has released the ‘Are They Triple OK?' podcast, featuring personal stories and conversation tips to help police and emergency services personnel feel more connected and supported.
Australian and New Zealand Mental Health Association signs The Charter
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With over 14,000 members, ANZMHA demonstrates its commitment to developing better structures and processes within the organisation to reduce stigma and promote help-seeking behaviour.
New research highlights need for GPs to proactively assess young adults for suicide risk
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A systematic review has examined the barriers and facilitators experienced by young adults and GPs in raising the discussion of suicide during medical appointments.
New research investigates the risk of repeat self-harm and suicide for young people
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Researchers from Black Dog Institute have found the risk of repeat self-harm is highest in the first month after an initial self-harm hospital presentation.
National Suicide Prevention Office appoints 14 members to its Lived Experience Partnership Group
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The appointment of the new members ensures that people with a lived experience of suicide are partners in the work of the organisation.
Systems-based approach considered best suited for preventing suicide
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A discussion paper by the Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care explores key findings from national suicide prevention trials and considerations for systems-based approaches.
New report details proven prevention measures for injury-related deaths including suicide
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The World Health Organization (WHO) has called for more effective prevention of injury and violence-related deaths, which constituted 8% of all deaths in 2019.
New video series aims to help identify and prevent suicide
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The Tough Times from the Heart video series by Suicide Prevention Awareness Network Central Victoria shares the lived experience and insights of suicide and suicidality.
New research examines behaviours of young people during difficult times
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The Connecting Young Australians report released by R U OK? highlights the importance of equipping young people with the skills and confidence to support each other through tough times.
NRSPP commits to safe communication and the prevention of suicides in road transport
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NRSPP has made a formal commitment to using safe and non-stigmatising communication around mental ill-health and suicide.
Researchers compare real-time suicide mortality surveillance systems
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Researchers from Australia, New Zealand, Ireland and the United Kingdom have published a new study comparing international suicide death surveillance systems and recommended best practice.
New report examines suicide deaths in Queensland
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Researchers from the Australian Institute for Suicide Research and Prevention (AISRAP) have published a new annual report exploring suicide surveillance systems, incidence of suicide and characteristics of suicide deaths in Queensland.
Acknowledging Australia’s dedication to suicide prevention
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This year marks a number of significant anniversaries for some of Australia’s leading suicide prevention organisations.
Suicide Prevention hubs for LGBTIQA+ community
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Switchboard Victoria and ACON are the latest organisations to launch LGBTIQ+ suicide prevention hubs for the community.
New resources to support safe communication in National Suicide Prevention Trial site communities
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The Black Dog institute and Mindframe have developed a new set of resources to support communications for challenging topics in suicide prevention trial sites.
New framework released to support whole-of-community response to suicide prevention in NSW
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The Mental Health Commission of New South Wales has launched new framework, ‘Shifting the Landscape for Suicide Prevention in NSW: A whole-of-government Strategic Framework for a whole-of-community response 2022-2027’
Report examines suicides in the Australian construction industry
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Report submitted to MATES in Construction by The University of Melbourne suicide trends in Australian construction workers between 2001 and 2019.
Central Australian Suicide Prevention Forum supports connection and knowledge sharing in remote communities
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The Mental Health Association of Central Australia shares insights from its Suicide Prevention Forum held in June.
New fact sheet released on intentional self-harm deaths of farmers and farm workers
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NCIS has released a new fact sheet on intentional self-harm deaths of farmers and farm workers in Australia.
New report investigates socioeconomic characteristics of ex-serving ADF members who died by suicide
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The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare has released a report submitted to the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide exploring socioeconomic risk factors for defence force veterans.
Mentally Fit Eyre Peninsula supporting mental health and suicide prevention in South Australia
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Mentally Fit EP was created by community members in 2014 to change negative communication about mental illness and advance skills in mental health to support others in the community.
Lived experience stories to form new adverse events support resource
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My Drought Story project will use submissions from people who’ve lived through drought to create a new book that highlights resilience in the face of adversity and shares practical methods for coping with disasters in regional areas.
Australian Institute of Health and Welfare commits to safe language use by signing The Charter
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The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) has become the latest organisational signatory of the National Communications Charter.
Guidelines for media reporting of suicide found to be cost-saving
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A new study has explored the cost-effectiveness of the Mindframe media reporting guidelines
New report explores the mental health impacts of COVID-19 on children and young people
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The Australian Human Rights Commission report details findings from a national survey of young people and their families on the impacts of COVID-19 on wellbeing.
ReachOut launches PeerChat for young people
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PeerChat is a new text-based support service for 18–25-year-olds that connects a young person experiencing mental health challenges with a peer worker who can provide support based on their own experience.
Third annual State of the Nation in Suicide Prevention Report released
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Suicide Prevention Australia has released the findings from their third annual State of the Nation survey, with insights into key issues for the suicide prevention sector.
New report highlights the relationship between financial wellbeing and mental health
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A new report released by Beyond Blue deepens the understanding of the relationship between money and mental health.
New report outlines hospital ED responses needed for youth suicide and self-harm
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Based on research and consultations with young people, Suicide Prevention Australia has identified strategies to improve the experience at hospital emergency departments for young people who present after a suicide attempt.
LifeBuoy smartphone app shows reduction in suicidal ideation in young people
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Recently published results have shown that Black Dog Institute’s LifeBuoy smartphone app is effective in reducing suicidal ideation in young people.
Interim Report of the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide
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The Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide has delivered its interim report to the Australian Government with a number of preliminary observations and 13 urgent recommendations.
Australia’s first suicide prevention guidelines to support LGBTQA+ youth
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Telethon Kids Institute has launched Australia’s first suicide prevention guidelines for clinical and community service providers to support LGBTQA+ young people who may be at risk of suicide.
National rollout of Making Connections for Your Mental Health and Wellbeing commences
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Capturing Australia’s experiences of the mental health and suicide prevention system.
Black Dog Institute report shares insights for suicide prevention efforts in veteran communities
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A new report from the Black Dog Institute shares insights from the National Suicide Prevention Trial strategies for veterans in Townsville, Queensland.
Q&A with David Pointon about The Men’s Table and supporting male mental health
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The Men’s Table co-founder, David Pointon shares insights about how this peer-to-peer initiative can help to break down barriers to male help-seeking.
International research examines suicide numbers during the COVID-19 pandemic
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A study involving data from 33 countries has analysed suicide numbers during the first nine to 15 months of the pandemic.
Q&A with Joe Ball on preventing LGBTIQA+ suicide
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Joe shares his insights into LGBTIQA+ suicide prevention, the importance of data collection, what the sector can do differently, and his self-care practices.
Support program for youth bereaved by suicide
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Australian charity organisation, Feel the Magic, identified a gap in suicide bereavement services available to support young people impacted by suicide death in Australia.
New guide supports Aboriginal young people who self-harm
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The guide provides practical information to support identification of warning signs and understanding of factors that may influence self-harm in First Nations young people.
Men’s Health Week: Q&A with Dr Zac Seidler
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Clinical psychologist, researcher and male mental health expert and advocate, Dr Zac Seidler, provides his insights into male suicide prevention activity in Australia.
R U OK? in Trucks and Sheds drives conversations in transport and logistics
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R U OK? and Healthy Heads in Trucks & Sheds Foundation have teamed up to ensure people in the road transport, warehousing and logistics industries know when and how to connect and ask, "are you OK?"
Sayf launches mobile app to break down barriers to seeking help
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The mobile app allows users to send text messages to a support crew with updates on how they’re feeling.
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