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NHMRC invests $7.8 million in groundbreaking mental health and suicide prevention research
The National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) invests $7.8 million in three mental health and suicide prevention research projects, including a real-time suicide and sel...
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Using Twitter to share mental health research
Little is known about how social media platforms can be used to share mental health research. The results highlight how Tweet features or content can effect user engagement, inform...
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New research shows improved self-reported ability of mental health practitioners to respond to men’s mental health
Men in Mind is a training program for mental health practitioners who work with male clients. The program was effective at increasing mental health practitioners’ self-reported eff...
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Launch of the Movember Men’s Health Institute
The Institute aims to bring together researchers from around the globe to improve research in men’s health areas, including mental health, prostate and testicular cancers, gender-s...
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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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