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Read news and translated summaries of published suicide prevention research
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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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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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Drivers and experiences of suicidal ideation in the Australian construction industry
Researchers explore experiences of suicidal thoughts in the Australian construction industry. The experiences of construction workers highlighted the need for support programs, edu...
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Suicide in the Australian Mining Industry: Assessment of Rates among Male Workers Using 19 Years of Coronial Data
Researchers explore Australian data on suicide deaths in miners. The suicide rate for male mining workers in Australia was higher than the general public, with data suggesting that...
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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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Report examines suicides in the Australian construction industry
Report submitted to MATES in Construction by The University of Melbourne suicide trends in Australian construction workers between 2001 and 2019.
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Suicidal ideation and related factors in construction industry apprentices
Tailored approaches are required to support young apprentices in the construction industry due to their increased risk of thoughts of suicide. The findings from this study are impo...
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