Detecting Suicide
Information aimed at GPs regarding detecting and preventing suicide.
http://www.medicineau.net.au/clinical/psychiatry/psychiatr2498.html
Information aimed at GPs regarding detecting and preventing suicide.
http://www.medicineau.net.au/clinical/psychiatry/psychiatr2498.html
Medicine Australia
http://www.medicineau.net.au
PO Box 519
Lismore NSW 2480
http://www.medicineau.net.au
PO Box 519
Lismore NSW 2480
- Phone: 02 6622 4453
- Fax: 02 6622 3185
Genetic tendency toward suicide linked to genome on chromosome 2
An article about research into genetic risk factors for suicide.
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=22030
An article about research into genetic risk factors for suicide.
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=22030
Grant to tackle suicide in rural southern Queensland
Information about a government grant to help prevent suicide in rural southern Queensland.
http://www.auseinet.com/files/indigenous_suicide.pdf
Information about a government grant to help prevent suicide in rural southern Queensland.
http://www.auseinet.com/files/indigenous_suicide.pdf
ABC - News Stories
Grief Reactions Associated with Suicide
Information about common grief reactions when someone committs suicide and dealing with suicide grief.
http://www.grieflink.asn.au/suicide.html
Information about common grief reactions when someone committs suicide and dealing with suicide grief.
http://www.grieflink.asn.au/suicide.html
ICE (In Case of Emergency) Page
An important page for all people to read; this page from the SCIA, references the concept of "ICE" (In case of emergency). This refers to the practice of all people entering an emergency contact number into their mobile phone, called "ICE". Therefore in the event of an emergency paramedics/police etc can quickly get a hold of your emergency contact person, with speed and ease.
www.scia.org.au/News/community/ice_-_in_case_of_emergency
An important page for all people to read; this page from the SCIA, references the concept of "ICE" (In case of emergency). This refers to the practice of all people entering an emergency contact number into their mobile phone, called "ICE". Therefore in the event of an emergency paramedics/police etc can quickly get a hold of your emergency contact person, with speed and ease.
www.scia.org.au/News/community/ice_-_in_case_of_emergency
If your friend threatens to take their own life
Information and suggestions on what you can do to support a suicidal friend.
http://www.reachout.com.au/default.asp?ti=837
Information and suggestions on what you can do to support a suicidal friend.
http://www.reachout.com.au/default.asp?ti=837
National Suicide Prevention Strategy
Information about the National Suicide Prevention Strategy and links to other information pages.
http://www.health.gov.au/internet/wcms/publishing.nsf/Content/mental-suicide-overview
Information about the National Suicide Prevention Strategy and links to other information pages.
http://www.health.gov.au/internet/wcms/publishing.nsf/Content/mental-suicide-overview
Australian Government - Department of Health and Ageing
www.health.gov.au
Postal Address
GPO Box 9848
Canberra ACT 2601
www.health.gov.au
Postal Address
GPO Box 9848
Canberra ACT 2601
- Phone: 02 6289 1555
- Fax: 02 6281 6946
- Freecall: 1800 020 103
Preventing Suicide
Detailed information about preventing suicide and preventative strategies.
http://www.mja.com.au/public/issues/jul20/rosenman/rosenman.html
Detailed information about preventing suicide and preventative strategies.
http://www.mja.com.au/public/issues/jul20/rosenman/rosenman.html
Medical Journal of Australia
www.mja.com.au
AMPCo
Level 2
26-32 Pyrmont Bridge Rd
Pyrmont NSW 2009
www.mja.com.au
AMPCo
Level 2
26-32 Pyrmont Bridge Rd
Pyrmont NSW 2009
- Phone: 02 9562 6666
- Fax: 02 9562 6699
Risk and Protective Factors
Information about different risk factors including social and individual factors and different protective factors.
http://www.mcsp.org.au/suicide/factors
Information about different risk factors including social and individual factors and different protective factors.
http://www.mcsp.org.au/suicide/factors
Ministerial Council for Suicide Prevention
http://www.mcsp.org.au/
Ministerial Council for Suicide Prevention
c/- Telethon Institute for Child Health Research
PO BOX 855
West Perth WA 6872
http://www.mcsp.org.au/
Ministerial Council for Suicide Prevention
c/- Telethon Institute for Child Health Research
PO BOX 855
West Perth WA 6872
- Phone: 08 9489 7717
- Fax: 08 9489 7700
Suicide and Attempted Suicide
A fact sheet about suidcide and attempted suicide including risk factors, diagnosis and testing.
http://www.virtualpsychcentre.com/diseases.asp?did=83
A fact sheet about suidcide and attempted suicide including risk factors, diagnosis and testing.
http://www.virtualpsychcentre.com/diseases.asp?did=83
Virtual Medical Centre
www.virtualmedicalcentre.com
PO Box 1048
Subiaco WA 6904
www.virtualmedicalcentre.com
PO Box 1048
Subiaco WA 6904
- Phone: 08 9388 0344
- Fax: 08 9388 0611
Suicide and Mental Illness
A fact sheet with information about suicide, including where to get help, the warning signs and contributing factors.
http://www.betterhealthchannel.com.au/bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/Suicide_and_mental_illness_explained
A fact sheet with information about suicide, including where to get help, the warning signs and contributing factors.
http://www.betterhealthchannel.com.au/bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/Suicide_and_mental_illness_explained
Better Health Channel
www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/
GPO Box 4057
Melbourne VIC 3001
www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/
GPO Box 4057
Melbourne VIC 3001
- Freecall: 1800 126 637
- Fax: 03 9096 9190
Suicide Awareness for Men
Information about suicide awareness for men, especially veterans, including those at risk and where to get help.
http://www.dva.gov.au/health/menshealth/17_awareness.htm
Information about suicide awareness for men, especially veterans, including those at risk and where to get help.
http://www.dva.gov.au/health/menshealth/17_awareness.htm
Tool Kit for Helping Someone at Risk of Suicide
Information on how you can help and spot someone who is at risk of suicide.
http://www.lifeline.org.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/14177/suicideprev_toolkit_april_05.pdf
Information on how you can help and spot someone who is at risk of suicide.
http://www.lifeline.org.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/14177/suicideprev_toolkit_april_05.pdf
Tragic last words of MySpace suicide girls
An article about two 16 year old girls who committed suicide together in Melbourne and youth suicide in Australia.
http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2007/04/23/1177180569460.html?page=3
An article about two 16 year old girls who committed suicide together in Melbourne and youth suicide in Australia.
http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2007/04/23/1177180569460.html?page=3
Treatment
Information on what someone experiencing depression and or suicidal thoughts can do to get help, information about anti - depressants and what family members and friends can do to help.
http://www.suicideprevention.com.au/lev1/treat.html
Information on what someone experiencing depression and or suicidal thoughts can do to get help, information about anti - depressants and what family members and friends can do to help.
http://www.suicideprevention.com.au/lev1/treat.html
Suicide Prevention
http://www.suicideprevention.com.au/
Suite 609
89 High Street
Kew VIC 3101
http://www.suicideprevention.com.au/
Suite 609
89 High Street
Kew VIC 3101
- Phone: 03 9855 0220
- Fax: 03 9853 0744
Wanting to Take Your Own Life?
Information and suggestions for people feeling suicidal about where to get help and how to help yourself.
http://www.reachout.com.au/default.asp?ti=1861
Information and suggestions for people feeling suicidal about where to get help and how to help yourself.
http://www.reachout.com.au/default.asp?ti=1861
What Influences Suicide
An article about different risk factors and influences of suicide and protective factors.
http://www.mannet.com.au/files/Learnings.PDF
An article about different risk factors and influences of suicide and protective factors.
http://www.mannet.com.au/files/Learnings.PDF
Young Male Suicide
Transcript from ABC's Health Report about the link between the drop in young male suicide and the National Suicide Prevention Strategy.
http://www.abc.net.au/rn/healthreport/stories/2007/1837075.htm
Transcript from ABC's Health Report about the link between the drop in young male suicide and the National Suicide Prevention Strategy.
http://www.abc.net.au/rn/healthreport/stories/2007/1837075.htm
ABC - News Stories