Research news

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.