Sector news

The International Association of Suicide Prevention has released two podcasts that share insights into suicide prevention and the decriminalisation of suicide.

Everymind spoke to Dr Karl Andriessen about a new special journal edition Suicide Bereavement and Postvention: Advances in Research, Practice and Policy.

Workshops bringing together regional communities to create a collaborative plan for suicide prevention action

The Life in Mind digital portal has undergone a redevelopment, improving functionality and navigation to ensure that those who have a role in suicide prevention can easily access and apply current data, evidence, research, strategies, and safe language principles to their work.

The AIHW releases data on suicidal thoughts and behaviours amongst LGBTIQ+ adults drawing on the 2019 Private Lives 3 survey.

NSW Government announced a significant funding boost to assist with the expansion of Lifeline’s 24/7 text, chat and other digital services for people experiencing emotional distress.

A new cross-sector Collaborative has formed in the Bega Valley and Eurobodalla on the far South Coast of NSW to lower suicide rates within the region.

Seasons for Life aims to reduce the impact of exposure to suicide in high schools.

Read the perspectives of two men working within the suicide prevention space, both with very different roles and experiences, but having a common purpose to support the advancement of male suicide prevention approaches in Australia.

Movember has launched a five-part video series titled What is Therapy?, which aims to demystify the treatment process for men, hoping to encourage more men to consider therapy.