A statement on suicide prevention needs in the event of disasters or economic crises. Includes context and commentary.
Policy on loneliness and impact on mental health.
In Australia, farming populations have been identified as having higher rates of suicide, in comparison to metropolitan, rural and regional communities. The reasons for this are unclear although stigma is... read more →
In Australia, farming populations have been identified as having higher rates of suicide, in comparison to metropolitan, rural and regional communities. The reasons for this are unclear although stigma is... read more →
A large proportion of ambulance callouts are for men with mental health and/or alcohol and other drug (AOD) problems, but little is known about their experiences of care. This study... read more →
Short “Debate” – ANZ Journal of Psychiatry
Farmers and farming communities need support for suicide prevention. This statement includes a position and context and commentary.
The aim of this rapid evidence review is to outline the role played by involvement in the child protection system—including placement in OOHC—as a risk factor for suicidal behaviour. We... read more →
The research team was provided with three research questions: 1. What role does a current or previous interaction with the criminal justice system play in suicidal behaviour, and how does... read more →
This article summaries a rapid review of evidence on the role of alcohol and other drugs as a risk factor for suicidality, and review of effective interventions in reducing suicide... read more →
Self-directed, online Training - which teaches human service workers how to identify and support people from culturally diverse backgrounds who are experiencing suicidal thoughts or behaviours. Outline: The training course... read more →
A range of information, strategies and expert advice to help support you through the COVID-19 pandemic and support mental wellbeing,
The roadmap for change in the report has been put together by Suicide Prevention Australia and Financial Counselling Australia, to reduce gambling-related suicide. This paper documents a virtual policy roundtable... read more →
This evidence check on the role of housing insecurity and homelessness in suicidal behaviour and effective interventions to reduce suicidal thoughts and behaviours was prepared by the Australian Housing and... read more →
Evidence check prepared for the National Suicide Prevention Task Force and commissioned through the Suicide Prevention Research Fund, managed by Suicide Prevention Australia - July 2020. The overall objective of... read more →
Policy recommending Australian Government initiatives to address poverty as a social determinant of suicide. Dated: May 2022
