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Read some of the latest suicide prevention news and research in Australia.
New suicide prevention education program to unite alcohol and other drugs sector
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Illawarra Shoalhaven Suicide Prevention Collaborative (the Collaborative) have led development of a new suicide prevention learning program to target the gap in education on person-centred care for people who access services for mental health and alcohol and drug use.
Resources for children of defence, veteran and first responder families
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Defence, veteran and first responder families can be faced with unique experiences that can impact on the health and wellbeing of all family members including children. A range of free resources have been developed through the Child and Family Resilience Programs to proactively support the mental health of service families.
'Rainbow Realities’ report launched at Health in Difference Conference
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The report provides an in-depth analysis of the health and wellbeing of over 20,000 LGBTQA+ Australians. The report also highlights the need for future research to understand the mental health challenges faced by those belonging to multiple minority or disadvantaged groups within the LGBTQA+ community.
COVID-19 research updates on Life in Mind
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Researchers across Australia are conducting studies to examine the ongoing impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on suicide. The Life in Mind portal houses suicide-related research to keep audiences up to date with the most recent information.
Global outlook on suicide prevention
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In this article, Dr Alan Woodward, Head of Policy at Lifeline International shares his perspective on the importance of inclusion of crisis support in suicide prevention services globally.
Updated National communications charter released
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Everymind is pleased to announce the National communications charter (the Charter) and supporting tools and resources have been updated and are now available on the Life in Mind portal.
Suicide prevention in expectant and new mothers
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In Australia, perinatal depression and anxiety affects one in five mothers with suicide being a leading cause of maternal death.
New resource to support wellbeing after a natural disaster
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A new resource supporting Australians following a natural disaster is now available on the Life in Mind portal.
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