Suicide
Alternative labels
Killing oneself
Self-killing
Strategy
Northern Territory suicide prevention: strategic framework 2018-2023
The Northern Territory’s suicide statistics are the highest in the country. The government is working to reduce suicide rates by half over the next ten years.
Journal article
Self-harm and suicidal behaviour among incarcerated adults in the Australian Capital Territory
This research aimed to document the prevalence of suicide attempts, suicidal ideation, self-harm, and mental disorder, and also identify demographic, mental health, and criminal justice correlates of suicidal ideation, in a sample of incarcerated adults in Australia.
Guide
Implementing integrated suicide prevention in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
This document is a companion guide to the Centre for Evidence and Implementation and Black Dog Institute’s LifeSpan Implementation Framework – Implementing Integrated Suicide Prevention. It is intended to support Primary Health Networks (PHNs) as they work to implement integrated approaches to suicide prevention in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (Indigenous) communities.
Position paper
Mental illness and suicide prevention: position statement
This position statement challenges Australia’s view of the role of mental illness when it comes to suicide prevention.
Report
Turning to online peer forums for suicide and self-harm support: “It does help having you guys”
This report maps the activity and characteristics of individuals who engage with beyondblue’s Suicidal thoughts and self-harm forum, one of twelve heavily subscribed forums hosted on the organisation’s website.