Topic: Suicide Prevention
Renewed Federal Investment Strengthens Canada’s National Suicide Crisis Response
National suicide crisis support in Canada is being strengthened through renewed federal funding to ensure the continued operation of the 9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline, providing 24/7 access to suicide prevention support nationwide.
uSupport – a New Psychological Support Platform for Young People from Poland and Ukraine
uSupport, a UNICEF-supported online psychological support platform for Polish and Ukrainian youth, has launched its pilot in Poland to provide accessible, culturally tailored mental health assistance for young people aged 16–24.
Fighting Stigma in Mental Health: Choosing Empathy Over Prejudice
Stigma around mental illness can be deadly, but empathy can save lives. Jon Nelson shares how deep brain stimulation and compassionate care helped him survive depression and why we must choose understanding over judgment.
NHS England Launches New Mental Health Crisis Centers to Reduce A&E Waits
NHS England is launching a significant decade-long initiative: specialized mental health crisis centers nationwide. This aims to revolutionize urgent mental health support, directly easing A&E overcrowding and ensuring timely access to care.
“The Best Is Yet To Come”: A Powerful Voice for Suicide Prevention and Digital Mental Health
Grace Curtis’s new book, “The Best Is Yet To Come,” launched in New Zealand Parliament, offers a hopeful message on suicide prevention and the vital role of digital mental health. Her story highlights the need for accessible mental health support
ORCHA Platform Helps Suicide Prevention Helpline to Recommend Apps
Suicide is the biggest killer of under 35s in the UK. Papyrus is the national charity founded for the prevention of young suicide, providing confidential support and advice to young people struggling with thoughts of suicide, and anyone worried about
Best practice for integrating digital interventions into clinical care for young people at risk of suicide: a Delphi study
Digital tools have the capacity to complement and enhance clinical care for young people at risk of suicide. Despite the rapid rise of digital tools, their rate of integration into clinical practice remains low. The poor uptake of digital tools
Lifeline Australia – Australia’s Leading Suicide Prevention Organisation
Built on the belief that no one in Australia should have to face their darkest moments alone, Lifeline provides free and confidential 24/7 one-to-one crisis support via phone (13 11 14), text, and online chat services as well as mental
TEDx Talk: The Link Between Big Data and Suicide Prevention
Learning from personal experiences, and the lived experience of other survivors, Dr Sandersan Onie shares his work that uses online data tracking to serve targeted suicide prevention ads.
A National Youth Suicide Plan: Highlights Video
The Orygen Institute panel discussion at the end of July 2022 was a timely contribution to the discussion on what is needed to reduce self-harm and suicide among young people.
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