Suicide toll highlights mental health challenges A new World Health Organization report lays bare the global toll due to suicide each year – and the challenges facing health professionals.
Royal commission into veteran suicide only one piece of the puzzle A GP and former Army Major believes it needs to occur in conjunction with the National Commissioner, to ensure recommendations are implemented.
Research suggests men with depression are slipping through the cracks Clinicians have been advised to be on ‘very high’ alert for depression in men, especially those who present to their GP frequently.
‘As a clinician, I’ve seen them on that brink’ GP and former Army Major Dr Kerry Summerscales speaks to newsGP about the importance of a royal commission into veteran suicide.
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.