‘Not a new tragedy’: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander suicides With almost 80 deaths this year, including children as young as 12, what is behind this crisis – and what can be done to reduce it?
Study paints bleak picture for men’s mental health Beyond Blue research has revealed suicidal behaviour among Australian men could be up to three times greater than some estimates.
Why doesn’t Australia have a national helpline for doctors? Prominent doctors’ mental health advocates have called for a single helpline to make the current system easier to use.
Community-led solutions vital in addressing youth suicide Politicians have responded to a coronial inquest into suicides of 13 Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander youths in WA over a four-year period.
Addressing suicide in the NT The Northern Territory Government has opened consultation on a review of its mental health strategic plan.
Eczema patients at 36% higher risk of suicide attempts, study finds A systematic review and meta-analysis finds association between eczema and suicidality.
Rural and remote mental health crisis needs national strategy: Senate report Australians who live outside of the city experience poor mental health at much higher rates than those in rural and remote areas. What can be done?
Australia-wide rapid response system to suicide clusters to be developed After a shock rise in deaths by suicide last year, the Federal Government has committed to building a rapid response system to suicide clusters in communities.
RACGP submission advocates for changes to mandatory reporting laws The RACGP is strongly calling for changes to the current mandatory reporting laws ahead of a parliamentary enquiry.
LifeSpan: A focus on preventing suicide newsGP spoke with the Black Dog Institute’s Dr Michelle Tye about LifeSpan, Australia’s largest-scale suicide-prevention trial.