Research directory
Read news and translated summaries of published suicide prevention research
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Diverse genders, childhood maltreatment and mental health concerns
Childhood maltreatment is a leading cause of mental and substance use disorders. Research in Australia and internationally shows that people who identify with diverse genders or se...
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Is there a relationship between mental health reforms and general population suicide rates in Australia?
This study investigates the evolving National Mental Health Plans (NMHPs) in Australia and their potential relationship with suicide rates, offering insight into the complex interp...
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Under the Radar: Exploring experiences of suicide in Australian men not engaged with mental health services
Understanding the experiences of suicide in men who are not engaged with formal mental health services (‘under the radar’) can help us better identify drivers of distress and suici...
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A synthesized evidence review exploring risk and protective factors for youth suicide
Researchers examined risk and protective factors for suicide in young people in the context of New Zealand, undertaking an umbrella review and meta-analysis of the literature. Anal...
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Researchers explore benefit of co-design communities of practice
Researchers highlight the findings from two Australian case studies that used a community of practice co-design approach to develop community–based mental health and suicide preven...
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Protective factors against suicide among older adults
Suicide prevention for older people in Australia is a priority area. Understanding perceptions of death, suicide and suicidal ideation in older adults is paramount to prevention. R...
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Review explores suicide prevention during disasters and emergencies
Researchers from the University of Melbourne conducted a systematic review to examine the outcomes of suicide prevention strategies implemented in the context of disasters and publ...
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Researchers create guidelines supporting young people with a lived and living experience of suicide to contribute to suicide research
Including young people with lived experience in suicide prevention, research helps us to understand their experiences and meet their needs.
Findings inform world-first guidelines ...
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Self-harm and suicidal behaviours among trans and gender diverse youth from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
Researchers explore what drives mental distress, self-harm, and suicidality in trans and gender-diverse youth from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, making recomme...
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What predicts differences in suicide judgements between Coroners and a Suicide Register?
Accurate data is vital for suicide prevention. Discrepancies between state suicide registries and coronial data show what factors impact the underreporting of suicide deaths.
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The use of digital interventions in clinical care settings for young people at risk of suicide
Digital technologies can be a promising intervention for young people at risk of suicide. These findings guided the creation of guidelines for incorporating digital interventions i...
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Research identifies the population groups disproportionately impacted by suicide in Australia
Population-attributable fractions can help us understand how much a factor contributes to suicide deaths in Australia. Preventing suicide in groups with higher fractions may help l...
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