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Read news and translated summaries of published suicide prevention research
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Demographic and psychosocial factors associated with recent suicidal ideation and suicide attempts among trans and gender diverse people in Australia
This Australian study examined suicide-related factors among trans and gender-diverse individuals. Several factors were associated with increased suicide risk, including younger ag...
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The impact of gender and age on bullying role, self-harm and suicide: Evidence from a cohort study of Australian children
This study explored bullying, self-harm, and suicide in Australian children aged 10-14. It found that girls experienced more self-harm and suicide attempts than boys, while boys we...
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University of South Australia releases spotlight report on person-centred and consumer directed mental health care
The report was an industry project prepared for the National Mental Health Commission and conducted by UniSA’s Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Research and Education Group.
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New research examines suicide deaths among older Australians either accessing or waiting to access aged care
Researchers from Flinders University and the South Australian Medical Research Institute have found that older Australians who were accessing or waiting for aged care services died...
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“I could hang up if the practitioner was a prat”: Australian men’s feedback on telemental healthcare during COVID-19
COVID-19 has caused more people to use telemental healthcare. Virtual therapy is becoming more accepted and offers tangible benefits to men.
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New research investigates the risk of repeat self-harm and suicide for young people
Researchers from the Black Dog Institute have found the risk of repeat self-harm is highest in the first month after an initial self-harm hospital presentation.
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New research highlights need for GPs to proactively assess young adults for suicide risk
A systematic review has examined the barriers and facilitators experienced by young adults and GPs in raising the discussion of suicide during medical appointments.
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Suicide trends among Australian construction workers during years 2001–2019
This study analyses suicide trends among Australian male construction workers from 2001 to 2019. The age-standardised suicide rate for construction workers was nearly double that o...
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Structural brain alterations associated with suicidal thoughts and behaviors in young people: results from 21 international studies from the ENIGMA Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviours consortium
Scans pooled from 21 MRI studies were used to find out if risk markers or indicators were present in the brain structure of young people with mood disorders and a history of suicid...
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New report details proven prevention measures for injury-related deaths including suicide
The World Health Organization (WHO) has called for more effective prevention of injury and violence-related deaths, which constituted 8% of all deaths in 2019.
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Systems-based approach considered best suited for preventing suicide
A discussion paper by the Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care explores key findings from national suicide prevention trials and considerations for systems-base...
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New research examines behaviours of young people during difficult times
The Connecting Young Australians report was released by R U O K. Is that OK? highlights the importance of equipping young people with the skills and confidence to support each othe...
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