More mental health support desperately needed in rural areas.
An outpouring of support has been shown for a mother who keeps her 16-year old daughter in a "safe room", with the latest reports indicating the...
Suicide rate for young Indigenous men highest in world
The rate of suicide among young Indigenous men is the highest in the world, according to a new report highlighting the challenges facing young...
West Australians less likely to access crisis support, despite high suicide rates, Lifeline says
West Australians are almost half as likely to access Lifeline's crisis support services as other Australians, despite having one of the highest...
QLD police working to remove stigma for officers suffering mental health issues
Senior Queensland police managers are hoping to break down the stigma of mental ill-health by encouraging more open discussion among officers.
Suicide risk guidelines maybe misleading, study finds
The tool used by psychiatrists to determine which patients are in immediate danger of suicide is ineffective and meaningless, according to an...
Mental health: Patrick McGorry says suicide rates now 'a king tide'
Awareness about mental illness is being substituted for meaningful political action on the issue, the world-leading psychiatrist Prof Patrick McGorry...
Government urged to address 'epidemic' Indigenous suicide rates in remote Australia
Aboriginal communities across the nation are calling on the Federal Government to urgently address what they describe as an "epidemic" of Indigenous...
Depression - rethinking emotional blunting
Two hallmarks of depression that go hand in hand are isolation and withdrawal.
Every Three Hours Someone In Australia Dies By Suicide
The story that emerges is that things have become worse in terms of Australians dying by suicide -- which is already the leading cause of death for...
Occupational suicide – the dark side to Australia’s workforce
Australia’s workforce is in the throes of a dark and deadly suicide scourge, prompting employers to take urgent steps to address their workplace...