IASP’s free virtual cycling event has seen its most monumental participation to date with over 2,000 participants in over 47 countries cycling to raise awareness for suicide prevention.
The end of summer and the beginning of autumn have been extremely eventful for IASP. Highlights have included being able to meet in person again for the European Symposium on Suicide and Suicidal Behaviour (ESSSB), as well as globally impactful campaigns surrounding World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD) and World Mental Health Day (WMHD).
The theme for this year’s World Mental Health Day, aims to raise awareness of mental health issues around the world and to mobilize efforts in support of mental health.
Globally, an estimated 703,000 people die by suicide each year among which 77% of the deaths occur in low-and middle-income countries (WHO 2022). These global suicide rates are a serious public health concern. Every life lost to suicide creates a devastating impact to families, communities, and nations. To highlight this issue […]
We’re Hiring: Are you a researcher interested in #mentalhealth #traumainformedpractice and working closely with industry partners? Come join our team. A Research Associate position is now available. Full details here: https://t.co/th1hbSbU5m
A #PhD scholarship with the Black Dog Institute provides the opportunity to work closely with experts in the field of mental health research, and project funding in one of four key research areas → https://t.co/9kvy3iTjmk
Just Ask A Question - @JAAQOFFICIAL about mental health - a brand new mental health resource - is now live & FREE.
👉JAAQ allows you to ask someone a question on over 50 topics
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If you’re an early career researcher focussing on #SuicidePrevention we’d love to hear from you at the @IASPinfo Australasian research workshop. We’re taking EOIs for in-person lightning presentations at Parkville on 8-9 Feb. More: https://t.co/4ghWvPZ3ZK ⏰ EOIs close 7 Dec.
Come join us @orygen_aus for the 2023 @IASPinfo Australasian Research Workshop 👇🏼 https://t.co/eWrithugI2
Orygen is excited to be co-hosting the @IASPinfo Australasian Research Workshop and we’re seeking EOIs from early career researchers wishing to give an in-person lightning presentation. Register your interest before 7 December: https://t.co/Atx31lE8Mq #SuicidePrevention
We're delighted to announce that one of the UK's leading suicide prevention experts, Professor Rory O'Connor @suicideresearch has joined our Board of Trustees at James' Place. Read more https://t.co/YEe50b9hq5
At our @IASPinfo Board meeting earlier, great to get an update on reach of our World Suicide Prevention Month activities -especially rewarding to see marked growth globally in countries such as India, Nigeria, Indonesia & Philippines.
We need continue engagement rest of year..
Orygen is excited to be co-hosting the @IASPinfo Australasian Research Workshop and we’re seeking EOIs from early career researchers wishing to give an in-person lightning presentation. Register your interest before 7 December: https://t.co/Atx31lE8Mq #SuicidePrevention
A call for applications for a funded #PhD in #Psychoanalysis & Culture @ Ulster University will be advertised at the end of Nov/beginning Dec. I’ll be the principal supervisor & am happy to hear from people interested in applying. For further info, email n.giffney@ulster.ac.uk
SAVE THE DATE: Tomorrow night's #ElevateTheConvo Twitter Chat will be "After a Suicide --'Active #Postvention' and Healing for People #BereavedBySuicide" with @ProcAnna @LinaLeadsWLove @cjachimiec @IdentityInsigh1 @AfterSuicideAU #SuicideLoss #Grief
#India’s Ministry of Health & Family Welfare @MoHFW_INDIA has just unveiled its National #SuicidePrevention Strategy.
The strategy emphasises the importance of restricting access to #lethalmeans of suicide. 👇
🔗https://t.co/zWU1Izozet
The Ministry of Health & Family Welfare has just released a National Suicide Prevention Strategy. Suicide is a public health crisis rooted in structural and systemic failures — and so, this strategy is a landmark for suicide prevention in India: https://t.co/xm5tttif8G
Fast forward from stigma and taboo of suicide. The hardwork of Indian Suicidologists bore the fruit... The Ministry of Health & family Welfare, Government of India @MoHFW_INDIA released the National Suicide Prevention Strategy. @NIMHANS_BLR @IASPinfo
On 'International Day of Survivors of Suicide Loss' we remember those we have lost and reach out to create a warm and supportive embrace with others #bereaved by #suicide and those who have died by suicide https://t.co/5M0CIUQrQz @IASPinfo @IASP_ECG @SuicidePrevAU @PostventionAus
Join the next @IASPinfo / @IASR_Suicide webinar for what promises to be a fascinating discussion on #mentalhealth & #suicideprevention 👇👇
Correct link to register = https://t.co/cuUPnmcdVs https://t.co/gjXa5t3KdY
📢IASP/IASR webinar: 8 Dec 2022 Thurs 12 pm UK @CentrePSP @IASPinfo
Chair:@shusenc Speakers:
1. Prof Paul Yip-Adolesc MH COVID-19
2. Prof Ying-Yeh Chen-Postpartum Suicide Prevention 3. Prof Michael Eddleston-Prevention of Pesticide Self-Poisoining https://t.co/LhaYP4tgI2
Another MENTUPP paper is now published:
'The effectiveness of organisational-level workplace mental health interventions on mental health and wellbeing in construction workers: A systematic review and recommended research agenda'.
🔗https://t.co/2md5NNUpet
#mentalhealth
Calling all #SuicidePrevention ECRs from Aus & NZ. The next @IASP #ECR workshop is in Feb 2023. Co-hosted with @orygen_aus there are some great speakers inc @SarahShetrick @ProfFranKayLamb @MHResearchUniSA @ian_hickie @ACalear
Sign up here: https://t.co/pHuE68XSMZ
🎙 Listen to our latest Reach In, Reach Out podcast episode with @suicideresearch joined by special guest @DrSandersanOnie in which they discuss the launch of the Indonesian Association for Suicide Prevention, tackling stigma & the #LombokDeclaration👇 https://t.co/Lb2rsy0gB7
The Listening Place (TLP) is a charity which offers face-to-face befriending by volunteers to people who are suicidal.
An article in our Crisis journal measured how this type of empathetic, nonjudgmental, listening service reduces suicidal ideation.
@TLPCharity @IASPinfo
Great opportunity to work with a fantastic team @blackdoginst on #SuicidePrevention & #mhealth research. https://t.co/ri3o8zFxOr
Just a few days left to apply for this role in suicide prevention research at Black Dog Institute! Click on the link for more info about a great opportunity to work with us. https://t.co/MxB2cyG7pI
Are you passionate about the prevention of mental ill-health & suicide? Do you have expert project management or research skills? A range of new opportunities to join the Everymind team are now available. Learn more: https://t.co/KULhUFa0sK
Closing remarks @HM_Christensen:
🔸Collect better data in understanding #SelfHarm
🔸Look at every approach and prioritise
🔸Co-design upstream approaches with the edu system
🔸Reform healthcare settings
🔸Embed First Nations perspectives
🔸Better governance
#BDISummit
It's #InternationalStressAwarenessWeek. A module of our multilevel intervention addresses #stress, #burnout, poor #wellbeing, & non-clinical #depressive symptoms in the workplace. Learn more about the MENTUPP HUB: https://t.co/AFBQanCRbL
Make #mentalhealth a priority at work!
#Kenya’s Ministry of Health has recently published a new #SuicidePrevention strategy.
This recognises the threat of easy access to #pesticides and includes a plan to develop a Pesticide Control Policy.
@CEJADKenya #pesticidepoisoning #meansrestriction
🔗https://t.co/17A3uBVmOP
It was a real honour to be presented with Lombok Declaration by Religious Leaders for Mental Health & Suicide Prevention in Indonesia - from @DrSandersanOnie, President, Indonesian Association of Suicide Prevention - Declaration aims to tackle stigma & discrimination @IASPinfo
Join us for this free 1-hour webinar tomorrow at 6.30pm (AEDT) where our panel will discuss what actions parents, teachers and the broader community can take to help turn the tide on depression and support mental health in our schools and communities → https://t.co/dORJM10ubZ
Final call for the last spots in our series of 4 workshops on the politics of suicide prevention.
No prior knowledge needed. Craft packs provided. Open to EVERYONE ☺️!
ON 17th & 24th (Nov) & 1st & 8th (Dec) 5-7pm
DM me or email Hazel.marzetti@ed.ac.uk
RT widely!
Commit to walking or running 60km over the month. That’s 60km for the 60 men we lose each hour, every hour across the world.
There’s still time, sign up now: https://t.co/BSU3i5jbWV
@kcmhr is accepting abstract submissions for the #EarlyCareerResearcher Showcase, part of the Veterans' Mental Health Conference 2023.
Apply by Monday 5 December⬇️ https://t.co/iQoqsKBCAl
85 teams helped cycle a phenomenal 297,852 KM this year including, @Verizon @StandByNational @GoPro Employees for a Cause, @RosesInTheOcean @ExpressSols, @Take2Consulting, @Tel_Esperanza & the CCC Foundation.
Read the full #CycleTheGlobe story 👇🌎🚴♀️
https://t.co/34OOSc8xl8
Our #HealthForAll Film Festival has become an incredible platform for telling powerful stories from around the world about people who face all kinds of health challenges, and those who devote their lives to improving health. You can also be a part of the #Film4Health movement 👇 https://t.co/VeJwWMXTSQ
The call for WHO’s #HealthForAll Film Festival 2023 is now open. Unleash your creativity. Send us your short films.
Join the #Film4health global movement.
Deadline: 31st January 2023
Application: 🔗 https://t.co/8Qsn6PVeYF
Are you a researcher who has got tired of the long wait between research findings having an impact?
Then consider coming to join our growing team at Bristol (@BrisPopHealth). Get in touch for more info/informal chats. #globalhealth
"I think it's time, and quite urgent, that we actually look at what might be the reasons and potential solutions to this." @HM_Christensen
Online and in-person tickets are still available for the #BDISummit on #SelfHarm. Secure your spot → https://t.co/DM6jrbLPwM
Manna Institute Briefing - PhD Scholarships to further regional mental health on offer!*|https://t.co/gyZH3qMT4M|*
