Frequent users of YouTube have higher levels of loneliness, anxiety, and depression according to researchers from the Australian Institute for Suicide Research and Prevention (AISRAP).

Reducing instances of intimate partner violence is not a one-size-fits-all solution, however Griffith University researchers have identified four common ‘scripts’ that could help understand the stages of a crime event and lead to development of better preventative measures.

A previous suicide attempt remains the strongest predictor of future death by suicide, but researchers have discovered that peer support following an attempt can have a remarkable impact on reducing risk.

Ageism, physical and social impediments and pandemic play role in high suicide rates in older adults.

Greater engagement and involvement with cultural events is associated with lower suicide mortality rates for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people in Queensland.

Suicide rates were found to be up to 44% lower in communities with high levels of cultural connectedness.

The demand for Kids Helpline saw a significant increase in the volume of children and young people seeking help in 2020 compared to 2019, with mental health or emotional wellbeing the most common issues for children and young people according to a new study. Researchers from the Australian Institute for Suicide Research and Prevention (AISRAP) […]

Griffith Master of Suicidology student Dameyon Bonson is on a mission to reduce suicide rates in the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander LGBTIQSB community.

A study of the Danish population aged 10 years and over has found those diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) were over three times more likely to attempt suicide and to die by suicide.

Digital mental health platforms including the use of smartphones and online behaviour analysis could help improve the mental health of athletes especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.

There has been no overall change in Queensland’s suspected suicide rate since the declaration of a public health emergency declaration (PHED) on January 29.

There have been five more suspected suicides this year than last, but significantly fewer than 2017, new data from the interim Queensland Suicide Register (iQSR) shows. Short-term data from police reports comprising the iQSR recorded 508 suspected suicides from January 1 to August 31 2020, five more than the same period in 2019 (503) but […]

A Griffith panel of experts has explained why it is essential that patients from all walks of life see themselves represented by the clinicians that treat them.

Connection to others and service are the two main reasons for living among those with lived experience of suicide entering the suicide prevention workforce.

A series of YouTube videos aims to help alleviate young people’s stress and anxiety about COVID-19.

Increasing our daily dose of laughter is key to fighting the rising toll of depression, especially in the wake of recent crises around the nation, a Griffith researcher has found. Griffith University adjunct lecturer in Suicidology and stand-up comedian for more than 20 years Mark McConville, has recently returned from an outback tour of his […]

A Griffith University NHMRC-EU project aims to improve mental health and reduce the risk of suicide in the construction, health and ICT sectors.

An international congress for suicide prevention and intervention at the Gold Coast could not come at a more crucial time, according to Pro Vice Chancellor (Health) Professor Sheena Reilly.