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New research released by headspace shows the impact of COVID-19 on young Australians
headspace has released new research highlighting that young Australians are fearful and uncertain for their future as a result of COVID-19, and launches 'together, we've got this' digital awareness campaign.
NCIS releases 2017 Mortality data series fact sheets
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The National Coronial Information System (NCIS) released their 2017 Mortality data series fact sheets.
Mental health researcher, Dr Zac Seidler, dedicates work to reducing male suicide
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As part of Life in Mind’s spotlight on men’s mental health and suicide prevention, the team spoke to Dr Zac Seidler about his research and ongoing work in male suicide prevention.
A further $20m in funding prioritised for national suicide prevention and mental health research
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The impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and restrictions on the mental health and wellbeing of many Australians has prompted an additional funding boost of $20 million from the Australian Government, with an additional $10.3 million investment to support three research projects.
Life in Mind to support University of Melbourne’s call on researchers for national COVID-19 suicide research project
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The University of Melbourne is calling on all Australian researchers planning or already conducting suicide-related research regarding the COVID-19 pandemic to share their updates and ideas as part of the National Leadership in Suicide Prevention Research project.
If you have a lived or living experience of suicide, please get involved
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The University of New England is conducting research to understand the ways in which people experience suicide from a personal point of view. This information will be used to inform the work of the National Suicide Prevention Taskforce.
IASP publishes the Reporting on Suicide During the COVID-19 Pandemic media resource
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In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP) has developed the Reporting on Suicide During the COVID-19 Pandemic media resource.
The Australian National University releases research on impact of 2019-20 Australian Bushfires
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The Australian National University Centre for Social Research and Methods undertook a large survey of the population to measure exposure and the impact on attitudes of the 2019-20 Australian Bushfires.
NCIS factsheet highlights frequency of self-harm deaths among emergency services personnel
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An average of 12 emergency services personnel die by intentional self-harm in Australia every year, according to a new fact sheet released by the National Coronial Information System (NCIS).
Highlighting Australian researchers at the 30th World Congress of the International Association for Suicide Prevention
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The 30th World Congress of the International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP) is being held in Derry, Northern Ireland, from 17-21 September 2019 and we are highlighting Australian researchers in the suicide prevention sector.
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