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eNews August 2023
Welcome to the August edition of eNews, 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 suicide prevention news, current initiatives or published research, please email lifeinmind@health.nsw.gov.au
Sector news
The CBPATSISP leads the way in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Suicide Prevention
Everymind asked the CBPATSISP to share some recent work they have been involved in, including empowering Aboriginal-led research projects.
Workshops bringing together regional communities to create a collaborative plan for suicide prevention action
A series of strategic suicide prevention planning priority workshops in local communities to develop a collaborative plan for action has commenced.
Research news
$8 million for mental health and suicide prevention researchThe Australian Government is providing $8 million for ten projects in mental health and suicide prevention under the Medical Research Future Fund’s (MRFF) Million Minds Mental Health Research Mission. |
Special journal edition on suicide bereavement and postvention research showcases global studies and advancementsEverymind spoke to Dr Karl Andriessen about a new special journal edition, Suicide Bereavement and Postvention: Advances in Research, Practice and Policy. |
Translated research studies
A translation of suicide prevention research on the Life in Mind portal
Support and guidance for the involvement of people with lived experience in suicide research
Involving people with lived or living experience of mental health concerns and suicide can positively impact research processes and outcomes.
How help-seeking preferences impact the support received and the levels of psychological distressPreferences for help-seeking are different in the Australian population. The researchers identified four key preferences for help-seeking: Help negaters, professional help-seekers, family help-seekers, and help-affirmatives. |
Modelling of suicide prevention systems and intervention supports community-based outreach approaches and alternatives to emergency department care in New South Wales The study shows how a systems dynamic modelling can aid in identifying which interventions provide the most effective reductions in suicide. |
Other news
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