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eNews July 2023
Welcome to the July 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 South Australian Government launches new Suicide Prevention Plan
The South Australian Suicide Prevention Plan 2023-2026 builds on and complements current international and Australian evidence while being specific for South Australia.
Major funding boost for Lifeline’s text and chat serviceThe NSW Government has announced a significant funding boost to assist with the expansion of Lifeline’s 24/7 text, chat and other digital services for people experiencing emotional distress. |
New cross-sector Collaborative in the Bega Valley and EurobodallaA new cross-sector Collaborative has formed in the Bega Valley and Eurobodalla on the far South Coast of NSW to lower suicide rates within the region. |
AIHW releases LGBTIQ+ National Suicide Data
The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare National (AIHW) has released data exploring suicidal thoughts and behaviours amongst LGBTIQ+ Australians.
Research news
Seasons for Life program aims to reduce the impact of exposure to suicide in high schools
The Seasons for Life program will engage students, parents, staff and community members to support emotional wellbeing regarding grief.
Translated research studies
A translation of suicide prevention research on the Life in Mind portal
Using suicide surveillance to inform effective means restriction interventions
The study shows how real-time surveillance can help to inform effective means restriction interventions that reduce suicide rates.
Unemployment and underemployment are causes of suicideSuicide mortality is significantly impacted by underemployment or unemployment, and it is recommended that a holistic approach that includes an individual's employment status should be adopted when determining the risk of suicide. |
Police negotiators and suicide crisis: a mixed-methods examination of incident details, characteristics of individuals and precipitating factorsPolice negotiators are in a position to prevent suicide through timely, tactful and appropriate communication with individuals experiencing suicidal distress. |
