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High rates of farmer suicides highlighted in research from the National Rural Health Alliance
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One farmer takes their own life every 10 days according to a new study of farmer suicide rates based on 10 years of national coronial data.
Investment in Aboriginal men’s healing delivers significant economic benefits
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Strengthening Spirit and Culture: A Cost Benefit Analysis of Dardi Munwurro’s Men’s Healing Programs
New report reveals rise in suicide rates of Victorian Indigenous population
Read an overview of the latest reports released by the Coroners Court of Victoria: Suicides of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people – Victoria 2018–2021; and Coroners Court Monthly Suicide Report for December 2021.
Boys Do Cry campaign makes positive impact on men's mental health
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Lead researcher, Dr Angela Nicholas from the University of Melbourne shares an update on the Boys Do Cry national media campaign and trial, that encourages men to reach out for support when they are doing it tough.
National Suicide and Self-harm Monitoring System update
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The latest data release includes updated data on ambulance attendances for self-harm behaviours between March 2018 and June 2021, and a commissioned report prepared by the University of Melbourne that examines suicide patterns in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Bunnings leads the way to safe communication of mental health by signing The Charter
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Bunnings Group has become the first national retail group to sign the National Communications Charter (The Charter), leading the way for businesses across Australia in driving mentally healthy and thriving workplaces.
Mental health and suicide prevention sector update, December 2021
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News and updates from the suicide prevention sector throughout December 2021.
First insights from the National Study of Mental Health and Wellbeing, 2020-21
The IHMHS includes 4 national studies and will have approximately 60,000 Australians who will take part in it. Recently, the first insights from the National Study of Mental Health and Wellbeing 2020-21 were released.
AIHW National Suicide and Self-harm Monitoring System data releases
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The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare National Suicide and Self-harm Monitoring System has released a data update on ambulance attendances for suicidal ideation, suicide attempts and self-harm behaviours, and a commissioned study on suicide patterns during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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