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Everymind PhD student, Andrew McMahon provides his insights into the IASP Asia Pacific Conference Pecha Kucha event, and his early career research.

The IASP APAC Conference explored the importance of lived experience voices in suicide prevention.

Read the latest research in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander suicide prevention, presented at the IASP Asia Pacific Conference 2022.

A recently published perspective paper by Professor Emeritus Diego De Leo explores some of the issues related to suicide prevention in older adults.

OzHelp has partnered with the Trauma Centre Australia to provide 24/7 support lines for building and construction workers, logistic industries and their families.

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An additional 52.3 million dollars will assist Lifeline to meet service demand.

National Mental Health Commission is asking for feedback to help shape the focus of the Lived and Living Experience Participation Forum

A new bilateral agreement between the Commonwealth and New South Wales Governments will provide $383 million worth of additional funding in mental health care over the next five years.

The Strategy envisions that NSW Health organisations and staff begin collectively delivering best care and working with LGBTIQ+ people to achieve optimal health and wellbeing.

Read the latest Life in Mind research update.

Mark Leopold from SuperFriend shared his insights on the National Communications Charter and what it means to be the newest Life in Mind Champion.

A new National Eating Disorder Research and Translation Centre will be developed to support research into the way eating disorders are diagnosed and treated.

Gambling and Suicide Prevention: A roadmap for change examines what can be done to reduce gambling-related suicides.

The CALD Lived Experience Final Report provides insights into issues faced by culturally and linguistically diverse communities in Australia.

This article explores suicide prevention in First Nations Australians.

Lifeline Australia is trialling and evaluating an evidence-based suicide aftercare program called Eclipse, which provides non-clinical, group-based and peer-led support.

A study from Edith Cowan University has shown some of the ongoing negative impacts on wellbeing of emergency responders who helped during the 2019/20 bushfires.

Dr Michelle Blanchard is a Special Adviser at the National Mental Health Commission, leading the development of the National Stigma and Discrimination Reduction Strategy.

LGBTIQ+ people are identified as a priority population for suicide prevention in Australia and are identified as having a higher risk of suicidal behaviours than other Australians.

The final in a series of three Suicide Prevention Australia Knowledge Exchange webinars has explored communication around suicide.

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The Australian Men’s Shed Association (AMSA) released a report in December 2021 which found that Men’s Sheds deliver significant, tangible benefits to participants and communities.

The International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP) will host their 10th Asia Pacific Conference in Gold Coast, Australia from 3-5 May 2022.

StandBy has recently released evidence-based evaluation results indicating the program’s effectiveness in supporting those bereaved or impacted by suicide.

The Be You Bushfire Response program wins the Resilience Australia National Mental Health and Wellbeing Award.

Australians seeking support can now access Lifeline’s crisis text service 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

The 22nd International Mental Health Conference saw world-class colleagues congregate and share learnings and professional practices.

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The Youth Aware of Mental Health program has been shown to reduce suicidal thoughts and behaviours in new research published by the Black Dog Institute.

The Suicide Response Project is a free online resource for the community, and also co-designed with autistic and LGBTIQA+ people.

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.

Strengthening Spirit and Culture: A Cost Benefit Analysis of Dardi Munwurro’s Men’s Healing Programs

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.

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.

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.

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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.

News and updates from the suicide prevention sector throughout December 2021.

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.

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.

Read latest Life in Mind research update, which brings you news and insights into the latest mental health and suicide prevention research.

Q&A with Associate Professor Maree Toombs, proud Euralie and Kooma woman, about the development of the I-ASIST suicide prevention training program with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

The Life in Mind team spoke to Dr Nicole Hill from Telethon Kids about their multi-site trial aimed at improving aftercare engagement and services for young people.

Movember has recently announced three Australian research projects that will receive funding through their Veterans and First Responders Mental Health Grant Program.

Beyond Urgent: National LGBTIQ+ Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Strategy

The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare has today released a report on The health impact of suicide and self-inflicted injuries in Australia, 2019.

The second in a series of three Suicide Prevention Australia Knowledge Exchange webinars has explored aftercare models and best practice implementation for broad community reach.

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With an increased focus on including the voice of lived experience within all suicide prevention service design, delivery, policy writing and research, the Life in Mind team reached out to Champion, Bronwen Edwards on where she believes Australia is heading in terms of suicide prevention efforts, and why Roses in the Ocean is a firm supporter of the National Communications Charter.

Eastern Health has demonstrated its leadership and commitment to safe communication around mental health and suicide, as the first Victorian tertiary mental health service to sign the National Communications Charter.

Throughout the week of 29 September, three Government reports on Defence and Veteran suicide were released. The Life in Mind team summarised them here.