R U OK? Day a reminder to reach out It is more important than ever to check in with family and friends this year. Lifting the mental burden can start with a simple question.
No rise in suicide but GPs reminded to be on alert Newly released data show the number of suicide deaths has not increased as predicted. But experts warn it is still early days.
Sharp suicide increase expected due to pandemic This has led to calls for urgent government attention amid fears it could spawn a ‘generational mental health crisis’.
Government announces veteran suicide commission The rolling inquiry will be ‘bigger and better’ than a royal commission, according to the Prime Minister.
Report reveals veterans’ suicide risk Ex-servicemen have the highest suicide rates, and ex-servicewomen are more than twice as likely to take their own life as women who have never served.
Culture, care and reducing suicide risk A new resource aims to help practitioners boost their cultural competency when treating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients.
Popular hypertension drug linked with suicide Angiotensin receptor blockers may be associated with a higher risk of suicide than alternative medications, a new study has found.
‘Her urgent test was the furthest thing from her mind’ When Dr Krystyna de Lange followed up a patient from an Aboriginal medical service for a test, it was only the tip of the iceberg.
Comment sought on WA suicide prevention plan The draft plan is described as ‘a blueprint for a government and whole-of-community approach to suicide prevention in Western Australia’.
Awareness is a prerequisite for action: World Mental Health Day Gratitude, awareness and taking time out – three ways people can improve their own, and someone else’s, mental wellbeing.