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eNews July 2022
Welcome to the July edition of the Life in Mind eNews.
The monthly eNewsletters will now combine 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 recruitment details, please email lifeinmind@health.nsw.gov.au
Sector news
Q&A with Men's Table co-founder, David Pointon about supporting men's mental health
David shares insights about how this peer-to-peer initiative can help to break down barriers to male help-seeking.
Black Dog Institute report shares insights for suicide prevention in veteran communities The new report shares learnings and recommendations from the National Suicide Prevention Trial strategies for veterans in Townsville, Queensland. |
National rollout of Making Connections for your Mental Health and Wellbeing project commences The National Mental Health Commission's Connections 2022 project will capture Australia's experiences of the mental health and suicide prevention system. |
Latest research and data
ABS National Study of Mental Health and Wellbeing, 2020-21 The latest survey was conducted between December 2020 and July 2021. It provides an update from the last survey conducted in 2007 on lifetime and 12 month prevalence of mental disorders, suicidal behaviours and information on service use. A translated summary and key insights can be read on the Life in Mind portal. |
AIHW National Suicide and Self-harm Monitoring System The latest analysis and data release occurred on 26 July 2022 and included updates on intentional self-harm hospitalisations and ambulance attendances; analysis of income uncertainty and suicide; final evaluation report of the National Suicide and Self-harm Monitoring System; and the Primary Health Network consultation report. A translated summary can be read on the Life in Mind portal. |
International research examines suicide numbers during the COVID-19 pandemic A study involving data from 33 countries has analysed suicide numbers during the first nine to 15 months of the pandemic. |
Latest published research studies Read some of the latest published mental health and suicide prevention research that has been translated on the Life in Mind portal. |
Research study opportunities and upcoming events
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Research study recruitment: Personality and suicidal behaviour Griffith University is seeking participants (aged 18+ years) to complete an anonymous 20-30 minute survey, and enter the draw to win one of three $50 Coles Myer gift cards. The survey will involve questions about self-control, impulsivity, perceived stress, and suicide behaviours and thoughts. |
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Research study recruitment: Social media and internet use Researchers from the University of Southern Queensland are seeking participants with a lived experience of suicidal thoughts and/or behaviours in the last six months (aged 18+ years) to complete an online survey. The study is seeking to explore the use of the internet and social media for suicide-related reasons. |
