Griffith faces up to the issues of World Mental Health Day
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This Wednesday 10 October, is World Mental Health Day and, as a leading institution in the field, Griffith has a range of expertise and programs which link to this year’s theme, ‘Young people and mental health in a changing world’. The aim is to bring attention to the issues our youth and young adults are facing in our world today and bring the […]
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Pandemic among factors contributing to old age suicide
Ageism, physical and social impediments and pandemic play role in high suicide rates in older adults.
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Indigenous languages and cultural connection may help lower First Nations young peoples’ suicide
Greater engagement and involvement with cultural events is associated with lower suicide mortality rates for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people in Queensland.
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Cultural connection may help lower youth suicide in First Nations communities
Suicide rates were found to be up to 44% lower in communities with high levels of cultural connectedness.
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Demand for Kids Helpline rises during COVID-19 pandemic
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) […]
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Student strives to reduce suicide rates in his community
Griffith Master of Suicidology student Dameyon Bonson is on a mission to reduce suicide rates in the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander LGBTIQSB community.
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Danish study finds link between ASD and suicidal behaviour
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.
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Digital solutions may aid athlete’s mental health
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.
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Queensland suicide rate unaffected during first phase of 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.
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No overall change in suspected suicide rate this year
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 […]
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Griffith experts agree representation matters in healthcare
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.
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Reasons for living study reveals insights into suicide prevention workforce
Connection to others and service are the two main reasons for living among those with lived experience of suicide entering the suicide prevention workforce.
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Online program helps kids beat COVID-19 stress
A series of YouTube videos aims to help alleviate young people’s stress and anxiety about COVID-19.
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Laughter the underestimated antidote for struggling communities
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 […]
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NHMRC-EU project to improve mental health and reduce suicide risk
A Griffith University NHMRC-EU project aims to improve mental health and reduce the risk of suicide in the construction, health and ICT sectors.
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Crucial timing for global suicide congress
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.
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Griffith researchers awarded $5 million grant to help children’s mental wellbeing
Griffith University researchers leading a project to develop an online platform giving young people access to tailored mental health information and support.
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AISRAP partners with ‘lived experience’ advocates to boost suicide prevention
Support groups for people living in the shadow of suicide are beginning to grow around Australia and become more effective advocates. Advocates in the fields of health and social support often struggle in their early years to find a solid evidence base to guide their growth and programs. In the case of suicide prevention, this […]