Research directory
Read news and translated summaries of published suicide prevention research
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Extreme drought and increasing temperature contribute to suicide rates in rural areas
Extreme weather events such as floods or droughts can negatively impact the mental health of rural communities and farmers. Drought and higher monthly average maximum temperatures ...
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Exploring the mental health needs of young people in rural and regional Australia
Researchers in this study explored the barriers, needs and solutions of 14- to 15- year olds in drought-affected rural and regional communities regarding mental health education, h...
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Can real time suicide data support suicide cluster detection?
Statistical software can help to detect suicide clusters in real-time, helping us to implement strategies to prevent further deaths.
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Suicide gatekeepers in the Australian Construction Industry
This study looks at the experiences of workers in gatekeeper peer support roles in the construction industry to identify capabilities, opportunities, and motivation that influence ...
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New report provides insight into people’s lived experience of distress and mental ill-health
The National Mental Health Commission releases a report on people’s lived experience of distress and mental ill-health in Australia.
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Understanding attitudes to suicide and literacy to suicide in young people
Researchers in this study sought to assess the level of suicide literacy and attitudes towards suicide in young people. The study found that factors including age, gender, language...
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Facilitators and barriers to implementing suicide prevention interventions
Understanding the challenges of implementing suicide prevention interventions may help to bridge the gap between research and implementation in policy and practice. This scoping re...
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Organisational recognition, integration and acceptance of the peer support workforce
Peer support workers are an integral part of recovery-oriented practice for mental health concerns and suicidal thoughts and behaviours. This study examined the experiences of peer...
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Modelling of suicide prevention systems and intervention supports community-based outreach approaches and alternatives to emergency department care in New South Wales
A systems approach to suicide prevention that includes both selective interventions and indicated interventions has been recognised as an effective strategy to prevent suicide for ...
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How help-seeking preferences impact the support received and the levels of psychological distress
Users of the Beyond Blue website completed a survey aimed at better understanding help-seeking preferences for people experiencing mental health concerns, suicidal thoughts or dist...
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Support and guidance for the involvement of people with lived experience in suicide research
Involving people with lived and living experience of suicide in suicide research can positively impact research processes and outcomes. This study aims to develop guidelines to sup...
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The CBPATSISP leads the way in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Suicide Prevention
Everymind asked the CBPATSISP to share some recent work they have been involved in, including empowering Aboriginal-led research projects.
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