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Read news and translated summaries of published suicide prevention research
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Mental health and suicide screening in correctional centres
Research has shown higher rates of mental health concerns, self-harm and suicide in people entering correctional centres. The authors of this study aimed to describe the prevalence...
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Effectiveness of suicide postvention service models and guidelines
Suicide postvention refers to coordinated activities that support those bereaved by suicide. The authors of this scoping review aimed to determine which suicide postvention service...
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Understanding attitudes to suicide in FIFO workers
Australian fly-in/fly-out (FIFO) mining and construction workers are at an increased risk of suicide than the general population. Unique job stressors can increase risk of suicide ...
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Lived experience participation in suicide research
The inclusion of people with a lived experience of suicide in prevention activities and research supports a comprehensive approach to suicide prevention. The authors of this scopin...
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Suicide, self-harm and online safety for young people
The researchers of this study aimed to understand views and perceived challenges of young people communicating about suicide and self-harm on social media, and what governments and...
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Effectiveness of an opioid agonist treatment program on suicide prevention in NSW
People living with opioid use disorder having almost eight times the risk of suicide-related death compared to the general population. The researchers of this paper expanded on the...
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Ambulance attendances for personality disorders involving alcohol and other drugs, and suicidal thoughts and behaviours
Some people living with personality disorders may self-manage their experiences through harmful ways such as non-suicidal self-injury, harmful prescription or illicit drug use, har...
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Suicide prevention and alcohol and other drug use in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
This report by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) highlights the relationship between alcohol and other drug (AOD) use and suicide experienced by Aboriginal and ...
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Effectiveness of a digital app to manage suicidal thoughts and behaviours in young people
Research shows that many young people prefer to engage with digital-based support for mental health conditions and suicidal thoughts and behaviours due to privacy, accessibility an...
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What are the perspectives of suicide prevention in Australia?
This study explores key perspectives on suicide prevention in Australia, revealing successes, challenges and opportunities in the sector. The findings emphasise the need for a coor...
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Lessons in male suicide
In Australia, males die by suicide at higher rates than females. How services engage with males experiencing suicidal thoughts and behaviours is vital to the prevention of suicide....
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Alcohol, suicide and COVID-19 in Victoria
Researchers examined data to determine the impact of COVID-19 restrictions on alcohol-related ambulance attendances involving mental health, suicide or self-harm by location and tr...
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