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eNews December 2022
Welcome to the last edition of the Life in Mind eNews for 2022, featuring news from the mental health and suicide prevention sector, as well as some of the latest published research in suicide prevention.
If you would like to share your mental health or suicide prevention news, current initiatives, published research or research study opportunities, please email lifeinmind@health.nsw.gov.au
Holiday season support services and resources
The Christmas and holiday season can be a challenging and difficult time for some people. Visit Life in Mind for a list of mental health services and resources that can provide support over the festive season.
If you would like to add your services or resources, contact lifeinmind@health.nsw.gov.au
Sector news
New research examines behaviours of young people during difficult timesA new report released by R U OK? shares the outcomes of a research study exploring mental health attitudes, skills and behaviours of young people aged 12-25 years to support each other through tough times. |
Video series aims to help identify and prevent suicideThe Tough Times from the Heart video series by Suicide Prevention Awareness Network Central Victoria has been designed with the aim to reduce stigma by sharing the lived experience and insights of suicide and suicidality. |
Research news
New report details proven prevention measures for injury-related deaths including suicideThe World Health Organization has called for more effective prevention of injury and violence-related deaths, which constituted 8% of all deaths in 2019. |
Systems-based approach considered best suited for preventing suicideA discussion paper by the Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care explores key findings from national suicide prevention trials and considerations for systems-based approaches. |
Translated research studies
Structural brain alterations associated with suicidal thoughts and behaviors in young people: results from 21 international studies from the ENIGMA Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviours consortium, research led by Associate Professor Lianne Schmaal, with 78 co-authors
Suicide trends among Australian construction workers during years 2001–2019, by Humaira Maheen, Yamna Taouk, Anthony D. LaMontagne, Matthew Spittal and Tania King
