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 September 2011

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Support for People Affected by Suicide

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Links to information on supporting people affected by suicide.

Suicide Prevention Research and Statistics

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Links to research and statistics on suicide and suicide prevention in Australia

Youth Suicide

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Links to information on youth suicide.

National Initiatives for Suicide Prevention

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Links to information on national initiatives aimed at preventing suicide.

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Title:   Media release. Tackling suicide in LGBTI community
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   Suicide rates among people in Australia' s lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) communities will be tackled with a $1.1 million Australian Government grant.
Date:   Jul 2011
Title:   Media release. Australian Government delivers on suicide prevention election commitment
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   The Australian Government is delivering on a key election commitment to provide more services for people who are at risk of suicide.
Date:   Jul 2011
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:   Apr 2011
Title:   Suicidal behaviour
Publisher:   SANE Australia
Description:   Suicide is the main cause of premature death among people with mental illness.
Date:   Jan 2010
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 2010

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