Suicide Prevention

If you require immediate help please contact either Lifeline on 13 11 14 or (if you are under 18 years old) Kids Help Line on 1800 55 1800. Both of these services can help you or, if necessary, refer you on to appropriate mental health support networks.

You can find information, research and statistics on suicide and its prevention in Australia, as well as information on support for people affected by suicide by following the links below:

Updated June 2009

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Support for People Affected by Suicide
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National Initiatives for Suicide Prevention
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Youth Suicide
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Title:   Media release. World Suicide Prevention Day
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   World Suicide Prevention Day is a day that is about bringing together governments, communities and individuals to raise awareness and reduce the incidence of suicide in Australia.
Date:   Sep 2009

Title:   Suicide and mental illness explained
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Suicide is a major cause of death among people with a mental illness. A suicide attempt may be an early warning sign that a person is developing a mental illness. Most people who suicide give warning signs about their intentions. There are steps you can take if you think a friend or relative is considering suicide.
Date:   Jan 2009

Title:   SANE steps: how to help when someone is suicidal
Publisher:   SANE Australia
Description:   If you believe someone is thinking about ending their life it is natural to feel panic or even want to avoid thinking about it - however, there are a number of practical things you can do to help . . .
Date:   Jan 2008

Title:   Suicidal behaviour and self harm
Publisher:   SANE Australia
Description:   Suicide is the main cause of premature death among people with mental illness.
Date:   Jan 2008
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