Podcast 25: Attempting suicide is one of the strongest markers of increased risk of dying by suicide particularly in the days, weeks and months following the attempt. However, many people who survive a suicide attempt find it difficult to access the care they need to improve their safety and to address their underlying concerns.
In this podcast, our panel of clinicians, researchers and lived experience representative discuss models of care and current best practice for supporting people after a suicide attempt.
Panel members:
- Paige – Lived Experience Representative
- Dr Fiona Shand – Snr. Researcher at the Black Dog Institute, Clinical Psychologist
- Annie Petherbridge – Support Co-ordinator, Wayback
- Tim Heffernan – Mental Health Peer Coordinator, COORDINAIRE
Facilitated by: Dr Vered Gordon, Black Dog Institute GP Consultant
Recording and sound production: Nathan Bell
Voiceover: Cameron Banks, Black Dog Institute
