A5071599421- Suicide and Self-Harm Studies
- Digital Mental Health Interventions
- Mental Health Treatment and Access
- Social Media in Health Education
- Impact of Technology on Adolescents
- Health Policy Implementation Science
- Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
- Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
- Adolescent and Pediatric Healthcare
- Mental Health via Writing
- Gun Ownership and Violence Research
- Poisoning and overdose treatments
- Community Health and Development
- Insect and Pesticide Research
- Healthcare professionals’ stress and burnout
- Primary Care and Health Outcomes
- LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy
- Complex Systems and Decision Making
- Child and Adolescent Health
- Autism Spectrum Disorder Research
- Emergency and Acute Care Studies
- Innovations in Medical Education
- Participatory Visual Research Methods
- Autopsy Techniques and Outcomes
- Neuroendocrine regulation and behavior
The University of Melbourne
2018-2025
Orygen
2019-2025
Orygen Youth Health
2018-2024
Monash University
2017
Background Young people are disproportionately impacted by self-harm and suicide, concerns exist regarding the role of social media exposure to unsafe content. Governments companies have taken various approaches address online safety for young when it comes suicide; however, little is known about whether key stakeholders believe current fit-for-purpose. Objective From perspective people, policy makers professionals who work within industry, this study aimed explore (1) perceived challenges...
Many countries have developed guidelines advocating for responsible reporting of suicidal behaviour in traditional media. However, the increasing popularity social media, particularly among young people, means that complementary designed to facilitate safe peer-peer communication are required. The aim this study was develop a set evidence informed assist people communicate about suicide via media with input as active participants study.Systematic searches peer-reviewed and grey literature...
Young people commonly use social media platforms to communicate about suicide. Although research indicates that this communication may be helpful, the potential for harm still exists. To facilitate safe suicide on media, we developed #chatsafe guidelines, which sought implement via a national campaign in Australia. Population-wide prevention campaigns have been shown improve knowledge, awareness, and attitudes toward However, will ineffective if they do not reach resonate with their target...
Many young people who engage in self-harm do not seek help from health services. For those that do, emergency departments (EDs) are a key point of contact. Substantial gaps remain current knowledge related to consumers’ experiences and views on optimal treatment the ED. In this study, semi-structured interviews were conducted with thirteen (Mage = 21.2 years), engaged care at headspace early intervention centers had presented an ED self-inflicted physical injury. Participants asked describe...
There is a need for effective and youth-friendly approaches to suicide prevention, social media presents unique opportunity reach young people. Although there some evidence support the delivery of population-wide prevention campaigns, little known about their capacity change behaviour, particularly among people in context media. Even less safety feasibility using purpose prevention. Based on #chatsafe guidelines, this study examines acceptability, co-designed campaign. It also its impact...
Introduction Young people use social media to communicate about self-harm and suicide this is associated with both potential risks protective effects. The #chatsafe guidelines were originally developed in 2018 equip young safely online suicide. They shown be safe, acceptable, beneficial; however, they do not provide guidance on self-harm, constantly evolving. This study aimed update the reflect new evidence current affordances, include self-harm. Methods A Delphi expert consensus was...
BackgroundRates of self-harm and suicide appear to be increasing in young people many attribute this social media use. However, high quality studies examining people’s experiences suicide-related content on media, the impact wellbeing, are lacking. MethodsAn online national cross-sectional survey was conducted between January March 2024. Quota sampling used. Participants from across Australia were recruited Roy Morgan Single Source Panel, a panel managed by Pureprofile via snowball sampling....
Young people are more likely to be affected by suicide contagion, and there concerns about the role social media plays in development maintenance of clusters or facilitating imitative suicidal behavior. However, also presents an opportunity provide real-time age-appropriate prevention information, which could important component postvention activities.This study aimed test intervention designed equip young communicate safely online (#chatsafe) with a sample who had recently been exposed...
Objectives General practitioners (GPs) have a key role in supporting young people who present with suicidal behaviour/self-harm. However, little is known about people’s opinions and experiences related to GPs’ practices for such presentations, their decisions disclose behaviour/self-harm GPs. Additionally, existing guidelines the management of suicide risk and/or self-harm not incorporated perspectives. This study aimed explore views identification, assessment care behaviour primary settings...
Self-harm behaviour is prevalent among young people and online communication about self-harm frequent. These communications are associated with potential harms benefits. To date, few studies have explored the motivations mechanisms involved in youth self-harm.This study aimed to explore why communicate perceived benefits of these communications.Twenty aged between 18 25 years completed an interview. Interviews were audio recorded transcribed verbatim. Thematic analysis was used identify...
For people who seek help for self-harm, emergency departments (ED) are often the first point of contact, making them a suitable setting intervention. In Australia, base rates self-harm presentations to ED increasing, while quality care these receive is considered sub-optimal. This study used qualitative interviews explore potential barriers staff face in delivering best possible care. Seventeen across two EDs state Victoria, were interviewed regarding their perceptions providing optimal and...
Abstract Background Rates of self-harm and suicide are rising for young people globally many implicate social media in this problem. To address concern to increase the confidence adults communicate safely about with people, #chatsafe Guide Parents Carers was developed Australia. With significant uptake resource among Australian adults, aim current study update contextualise audiences 15 countries globally. improve relevance parents carers these countries, present sought understand concerns...
Objectives To understand the help-seeking experiences of young people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds who have experienced suicidal thoughts behaviours (STB). Design Qualitative study using semistructured interviews reflexive thematic analysis. Setting A specialist, youth-focused Hospital Outreach Post-suicidal Engagement (HOPE) aftercare service delivered by Orygen in North-West Melbourne, Australia. Participants Eight aged 16–24 years (mean: 18.7±3.1 years,...
<title>Abstract</title> <bold>Background: </bold>Aftercare services bridge the gap between hospital-based care following a suicidal crisis and ongoing support in community. Family members can have critical role supporting young person after crisis, acting as managers, responsible for keeping people safe, navigating mental health system. This study aimed to investigate family members’ experience of implementation effectiveness youth-focussed aftercare service. <bold>Methods: </bold>We...
Emergency departments (EDs) are often the first point of contact for people with self-harm; however, they do not always receive optimal care. The study objective was to examine perspectives ED staff who respond self-harm presentations, perceived barriers providing optimal, guideline-concordant care, and staff's familiarity existing guidelines.
Background: Self-harm in young people can have a substantial negative impact on the well-being and functioning of parents other carers. The “Coping with Self-Harm” booklet was originally developed UK as resource for carers who self-harm, an adaptation study this conducted Australia. This paper presents qualitative analysis interviews about their experiences psychoeducational needs when supporting person engages self harm. Methods: drew semi-structured individual group (n = 19 participants)...
Abstract Young people use social media to communicate about suicide, however, they often feel ill‐equipped share their own experiences or respond expressions of risk by others. Aims To describe the adaptation Australian #chatsafe guidelines for an international audience, and initial roll out via media. Methods An online survey (n = 48) two workshops 47) conducted between August December 2019. Thirty‐eight countries were represented. Results Minimal was required abbreviated version a suite...
Suicide is the leading cause of death among young Australians, accounting for one-third all deaths in those under 25. Schools are a logical setting youth suicide prevention activities, with universal, selective and indicated approaches demonstrating efficacy. Given that international best practice recommends programmes combine these approaches, to date this has not been done school settings, study aims evaluate programme incorporating components schools.
The gatekeeper training of parents is a promising approach for suicide prevention in young people, but little research has addressed the effectiveness such training, especially using online delivery. This study aimed to evaluate efficacy and acceptability delivery an program, LivingWorks Start, improve capacity support people at risk suicide. participants were 127 aged 12–25 who completed Start consented participate evaluation. surveys before, after, 3 months after training. showed increases...
Current suicide prevention approaches are not adapted to international student needs, and participatory design is a method that may facilitate the development or adaptation of appropriate programmes for this group.
Abstract Background Suicide is the fourth leading cause of death among young people aged 15–29 worldwide. Young often present to emergency departments (EDs) with self-harm and suicide-related behaviors. The period following discharge from ED recognized as one elevated risk for both repeated suicide. During this critical time, suicide prevention aftercare services are recommended. Despite their increased popularity, evidence demonstrating effectiveness these models very limited. Methods Using...