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eNews February 2022
Welcome to the February edition of the Life in Mind eNews, bringing you the latest in news from the sector, research studies, and upcoming mental health and suicide prevention events.
If you would like to share your mental health or suicide prevention news, current initiatives, events or published research for knowledge translation, please contact the team at lifeinmind@health.nsw.gov.au
Highlights from the 22nd International Mental Health Conference
The Australian and New Zealand Mental Health Association conference saw world-class colleagues congregate, and share learnings and professional practices. Read some of the highlights from the three-day event.
Aboriginal men's healing delivers significant economic benefits A study funded by The Healing Foundation explains the findings of the impacts of three programs delivered by Dardi Munwurro, a Victorian specialist Aboriginal healing and family violence prevention service. |
Lifeline crisis text support now available 24/7 There has been a considerable increase in the demand for Lifeline’s crisis support services during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the 24/7 text service is a critical expansion of the support Lifeline provides. |
Beyond Blue's Be You Bushfire Response program wins award Congratulations to Beyond Blue who was the joint winner of the Australian Institute for Disaster Resilience (AIDR) 2021 Resilience Australia National Mental Health and Wellbeing Award. |
StandBy Support After Suicide service shows decrease in suicide risk The study showed that those bereaved by suicide who had received StandBy support had reduced feelings of suicidality and loneliness compared to people who had not received support. |
Report reveals benefits of Australian Men's Shed Association A recent report found that Men’s Sheds deliver significant, tangible benefits to participants and communities, providing a safe environment for men to open up about physical and mental health challenges. |
Early bird registrations open for IASP Asia Pacific Conference A key focus of this year's conference will be placed on considerations, evidence and challenges around suicide prevention in lower and middle income countries, and within indigenous communities, alongside the integration of a lived and living experience perspective throughout, as well as the impact of the COVID pandemic. |
Suicide Prevention Australia's final Knowledge Exchange webinar
The final Suicide Prevention Australia Knowledge Exchange webinar will be held on Tuesday, 1 March. Register now to attend, and visit the Life in Mind digital portal for highlights from the webinar and for further information on webinar topic, Communicating about suicide.
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