Youth Centre for Research Excellence in Suicide Prevention
Black Dog Institute has received support from the Future Generation Global Investment Company (FGG) to establish a Youth Centre for Research Excellence in Suicide Prevention. This Centre is developing solutions that reduce suicide risk, with a focus on utilising new technologies popular with young people, including smartphones and social media. Work to date includes a trial in two hospitals of a mobile-based messaging system which provides follow-up care for young people upon hospital discharge after a suicide attempt – a key risk period for a repeat attempt.
About
Audiences
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
- Children or young people
- Culturally and Linguistically Diverse people
- Community
- Families
- LGBTI People
- Lived experience
- Men
- Women
- People with an increased risk of suicide
- People who have attempted suicide
- People bereaved by suicide
- People experiencing mental illness
- Regional and remote communities
Program Type
- Data surveillance, screening and reporting
Program Attributes
- Government Funded
- Evidence Based
Delivery Mode
- Online/e-Learning
- Blended learning
Location
- National
