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ReachOut launches PeerChat for young people
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PeerChat is a new text-based support service for 18–25-year-olds that connects a young person experiencing mental health challenges with a peer worker who can provide support based on their own experience.
Third annual State of the Nation in Suicide Prevention Report released
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Suicide Prevention Australia has released the findings from their third annual State of the Nation survey, with insights into key issues for the suicide prevention sector.
New report highlights the relationship between financial wellbeing and mental health
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A new report released by Beyond Blue deepens the understanding of the relationship between money and mental health.
New report outlines hospital ED responses needed for youth suicide and self-harm
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Based on research and consultations with young people, Suicide Prevention Australia has identified strategies to improve the experience at hospital emergency departments for young people who present after a suicide attempt.
Interim Report of the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide
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The Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide has delivered its interim report to the Australian Government with a number of preliminary observations and 13 urgent recommendations.
Australia’s first suicide prevention guidelines to support LGBTQA+ youth
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Telethon Kids Institute has launched Australia’s first suicide prevention guidelines for clinical and community service providers to support LGBTQA+ young people who may be at risk of suicide.
National rollout of Making Connections for Your Mental Health and Wellbeing commences
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Capturing Australia’s experiences of the mental health and suicide prevention system.
Black Dog Institute report shares insights for suicide prevention efforts in veteran communities
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A new report from the Black Dog Institute shares insights from the National Suicide Prevention Trial strategies for veterans in Townsville, Queensland.
Q&A with David Pointon about The Men’s Table and supporting male mental health
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The Men’s Table co-founder, David Pointon shares insights about how this peer-to-peer initiative can help to break down barriers to male help-seeking.
Q&A with Joe Ball on preventing LGBTIQA+ suicide
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Joe shares his insights into LGBTIQA+ suicide prevention, the importance of data collection, what the sector can do differently, and his self-care practices.
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