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eNews June 2025
Welcome to the latest edition of Life in Mind eNews, featuring news from the suicide prevention and mental health sectors, as well as some of the latest published research in suicide prevention.
If you would like to share suicide prevention-related news, current initiatives or published research, please email lifeinmind@health.nsw.gov.au
Sector news
Q&A with Hon Dan Repacholi MP - first Special Envoy for Men's Health
The Hon Dan Repacholi is the Federal Member for Hunter in New South Wales and was recently appointed as Australia’s first Special Envoy for Men’s Health.
In this Q&A, Dan shares what he believes are the key priorities to support men’s mental health and prevent suicide.
Preliminary revised causes of death data now availableThe Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has released the preliminary revised causes of death data including deaths by suicide in 2023. This revised data replaces the original data released by the ABS, Thursday, 10 October 2024. |
Movember Institute of Men’s Health new research spaceSuicide in men is a significant global public health concern. The Movember Institute of Men’s Health has launched a new online space where they will be sharing insights from their research into men’s health, including suicide prevention. |
Research news
Needs of parents supporting children after suicide-related emergency
Demee Rheinberger, researcher at Black Dog Institute and the University of New South Wales shares the findings from her recent research, Exploring parent support needs during and after adolescent suicide-related emergency department visits.
Translated research studies
A translation of suicide prevention research on the Life in Mind portal
Mental health and suicide screening in correctional centresResearch has shown higher rates of mental health concerns, self-harm and suicide in people entering correctional centres. The authors of this study aimed to describe the prevalence of
a range of risk indicators for people entering a New South Wales corrections facility. |
Effectiveness of suicide postvention service models and guidelinesSuicide postvention refers to coordinated activities that support those bereaved by suicide. The authors of this scoping review aimed to determine which suicide postvention service models and guidelines have been shown to be effective in reducing distress in family, friends and communities following a suicide. |
