Special edition eNews, May 2023

Welcome to the special May edition of Life in Mind eNews, featuring LGBTIQA+ suicide prevention activities and the latest published research.

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, queer, asexual, and other sexuality, gender, and bodily diverse (LGBTIQA+) people are priority populations in suicide prevention. LGBTIQA+ people show considerable resilience despite adversity, and many organisations, community groups and individuals work tirelessly to promote health and wellbeing.

From national best practice guidelines to regional approaches, we spotlight a handful of LGBTIQA+ suicide prevention initiatives, programs, and research in Australia.

If you would like to share suicide prevention news, current initiatives, published research or research study opportunities, please email lifeinmind@health.nsw.gov.au

Sector news

Providing Aftercare service to LGBTIQA+ people

Mind Australia delivers an LGBTIQA+ specific Aftercare program designed to meet the needs of LGBTIQA+ people who have attempted suicide.

Australian-first Suicide Prevention Guidelines for LGBTQA+ Young People

Guidelines to support service providers working with LGBTQA+ Young people experiencing suicidal thoughts or behaviours.

Trans Vitality building resilience for trans adults in NSW

Trans Vitality is ACON’s resilience-building program for all trans adults in NSW – binary and non-binary. Trans Vitality focuses on trans people supporting trans people and centres self-determination, autonomy and agency while uplifting trans voices.

Community-based suicide prevention for LGBTIQ+ people in the Lake Macquarie and Newcastle Region

The Lake Macquarie and Newcastle Suicide Prevention Network’s ‘Windows of Hope Program’ provides community-based suicide prevention for the LGBTIQ+ community.

Developing responsive HOPE services for the LGBTIQ+ community

North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network improves safety and inclusivity for LGBTIQA+ people through the HOPE service.

Translated research studies

A translation of suicide prevention research on the Life in Mind portal.

Psychological Distress, Resilience, and Help-Seeking Experiences of LGBTIQA+ People in Rural Australia, by Tamara Reynish , Ha Hoang , Heather Bridgman, and Bróna Nic Giolla Easpaig