Welcome to the January 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 your mental health or suicide prevention news, current initiatives, published research or research study opportunities, please email lifeinmind@health.nsw.gov.au
Australian and New Zealand Mental Health Association signs The Charter With over 14,000 members, ANZMHA demonstrates its commitment to developing better structures and processes to help reduce stigma around mental ill-health and suicide.
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National Suicide Prevention Office appoints 14 members to its Lived Experience Partnership GroupThe appointment of the new members ensures that people with a lived experience of suicide are partners in the work of the organisation.
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New research investigates the risk of repeat self-harm and suicide for young peopleA study published by researchers at the Black Dog Institute and UNSW Medicine and Health found that adolescents and young adults were at high risk of repeat self-harm and suicide death following an initial or ‘index’ presentation to hospital for self-harm.
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New research highlights need for GPs to proactively assess young adults for suicide riskA systematic review by Australian researchers from Swinburne University has examined the barriers and facilitators experienced by young adults and general practitioners in raising the discussion of suicide during medical appointments.
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Online program for family and friends supporting the mental health of paramedicsRegistrations are now open for family members and friends supporting the mental health of paramedics to trial the new Minds Together online program. The program forms part of Everymind’s research into improving support for people who
love, live with, or care for a paramedic who is experiencing any symptoms of mental ill-health or suicidal distress.
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