Hear from experts in #suicideprevention on a dialogue on the context, issues, and rationale for decriminalization of suicide in Kenya at this online webinar from The Brain and Mind Institute @AKUGlobal on 8 June at 3PM EAT (Eastern Africa Time) Register 👉 https://t.co/13x2UiBpql

Current data does not provide a global picture of the challenges that countries face. We call upon member states to remain vigilant & reactive to changes in suicide trends & to include #suicideprevention in #COVID19 response & recovery plans. @WHO #WHA74 https://t.co/JMkx4CCUU3

IASP encourages the sharing of research & evidence related to #suicideprevention so as to strengthen & inform collective efforts to address this issue. @WHO #WHA74 Read the full statement here: https://t.co/JMkx4CCUU3

We are extending our bursary opportunities for the #IASPGoldCoast2021. Submissions will remain open until 15th June. Applicants will be advised of the outcome by 30th June. Please make the most of this extended opportunity! 👉https://t.co/KmkosSfGM0

Thank you to all who have participated in a fantastic event! We've welcomed delegates from ⬆ 44 countries over the last 3 days and held important, insightful, sensitive and friendly discussions. We'd like to thank the speakers in particular for making this a great #Triplei2021

Nursing homes faced extensive challenges, e.g., lack of equipment & testing, staff leaving nursing homes for hospitals meaning remaining staff were overworked & under resourced. Highlighting the need to also support healthcare workers in nursing homes #TRIPLEi2021

Suicide rates tend to be higher in older adults and nursing home residents may be particularly vulnerable to suicidality. COVID-19 increased these vulnerabilities by increasing feelings of loneliness and reducing the opportunity for social support #TRIPLEi2021

The final talk of the #TRIPLEi2021 conference will be by Prof. Diego De Leo discussing the devastating impact of COVID-19 on nursing homes and the potential for increased suicide risk.

Thank you Vanja Gomboc for a very insightful session highlighting the need for resources and tools to achieve better discussions around suicide. Media organisations have some responsibility to be more compliant with media guidelines on reporting on suicide. #TRIPLEi2021

Public engagement with sensational articles #TRIPLEi2021

Which types of articles on suicide attract more active involvement from the public? Sensational reporting is thought to engage more readers by journalists. But the truth is actually the opposite. #TRIPLEi2021

The internet and online media enjoys a large popularity but is often seen as a double-edged tool. #TRIPLEi2021

Our first session this afternoon at #TRIPLEi2021 is Ms Vanja Gomboc focusing on how the public responds to media reporting of suicide. Following on from Prof. T. Neiderkrotenthaler's fantastic session on media reporting.

Thank you Professor Lai Fong Chan for a beautiful presentation touching senstively on a topic that is close to many of those here with us today. We must continue to urge for more funding and resources for #SuicidePrevention within healthcare worker support. #TRIPLEi2021

Strategies aimed to support frontline healthcare workers during #COVID19 have been highlighted from Malaysia, UK @samaritans and Aus - highlighted here. #TRIPLEi2021

Some evidence of the impact of #COVID19 and moral distress in those working in medicine and healthcare. #TRIPLEi2021

What are the factors associated with health care workers suicidal behaviour during the #COVID19 pandemic? Professor Lai Fong Chan provides a summary. #TRIPLEi2021

What did we know about suicide among healthcare workers pre-covid? This highlights the importance of early interventions. Risk was greater in female nurses over the general population, and was discipline depending. #TRIPLEi2021

Next at #TRIPLEi2021 we welcome Professor Lai Fong Chan to discuss #COVID19 era healthcare worker suicide prevention.

In conclusion, Thomas suggests that collaborations with media professionals across media types need to be established, preventive aspects promoted, and these collaborations need to be evaluated. #TRIPLEi2021

Thomas emphasizes there are still important gaps in knowledge, the evidence for media effects on suicide and suicidal ideation has clearly increased in recent years. #TRIPLEi2021

There is strong evidence today that media portrayals focusing on suicide methods that are largely non-consistent with media guidelines result in increases in suicidal behaviours, the Werther effect. #TRIPLEi2021

Thomas highlights how real-time data reporting is crucial to monitor the effect of media on suicide rates. #TRIPLEi2021

We begin the #TRIPLEi2021 virtual conference today with Prof. Thomas Neiderkrotenthaler, who will discuss recent developments in the field of media and suicide research.

Nina Krohne & Meta Lavrič raised some key points about protective factors and building resilience in relation to trauma and suicide prevention. Thank you for the insightful presentation! #TRIPLEi2021

We also need to look at suicide prevention in individuals exposed to secondary trauma including non-mental health professionals. They may experience less compassion satisfaction and find it harder to cope with the trauma #TRIPLEi2021

Nina Krohne highlights how for women experiencing violence social support is critical in suicide prevention #TRIPLEi2021

Meta Lavrič discusses how childhood trauma can increase suicide risk by affecting emotion regulation, create negative self-concepts and cause difficulties in forming relationships. Highlighting the need for sensitive and targeted support for vulnerable populations. #TRIPLEi2021

Excited for our last session for today’s #TRIPLEi2021 conference with Ms. Nina Krohne & Ms. Meta Lavrič looking at trauma and suicide including direct and secondary exposure.

Thank you Dr. Silvia Pelaez for a different perspective to suicide during these challenging times with a sensitive presentation full of hope. #TRIPLEi2021

A demonstration of the under-reporting of suicides in Latin American countries. #TRIPLEi2021

The role of global orgs such as @IASPinfo as well as state actor in suicide prevention. #TRIPLEi2021

Dr Silvia Palaez touches on suicide in pandemia past and present. This different perspective asks if virtual support such as telemedicine is enough.

This afternoons #TRIPLEi2021 session begins with Dr Silvia Pelaez discussing Suicide in Pandemia.

Highlights from @MuradMKhan #TRIPLEi2021

*Suicide rates vary globally-imp to "dig deeper"
*Suicide prevention measures, many which are universal work in LMICs
*#COVID19 is further impacting health & wellbeing of those in LMICs
*Timely surveillance essential to suicide prevention

The absence of timely surveillance data is a major impediment to #suicideprevention, states @MuradMKhan

"If we don't know what we want to control, how can we control it?"

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@MuradMKhan introduces the International C-19 Suicide Prevention Research Collaboration (ICSPRC)

To find out more visit: https://t.co/1bSWCofYLS

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The impacts of #COVID19 are vast and in LMICs.

In particular restricting's religious participation and pilgrimage is affecting social cohesion, which may result in increased stress and trauma for many individuals.

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A lesson for other countries from @MuradMKhan at #TRIPLEi2021 on what measures can lead to a decrease in suicide rates

In China measures include pesticide restriction, improved accesses to healthcare, better standards of living, economic growth & urbanisation #SuicidePrevention

@MuradMKhan presents a detailed overview of suicide rates. China and India alone account for 40% of all suicides.

Although rates are decreasing in some areas, there are pockets where rates are stable or increasing, highlighting the importance of "digging deeper".

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Next up at #TRIPLEi2021 is former IASP President @MuradMKhan from @AKUGlobal to discuss how the health systems in LMICs are being challenged by #COVID19, how restriction measures are impacting peoples mental health and what actions are needed to mitigate the pandemics effects

Incorporating targeted suicide prevention strategies for individuals suffering from physical disorders is critical. Prof. Erlangsen reflects on how we could involve suicide prevention and intervention in relation to physical disorders and suicide risk. #TRIPLEi2021

Prof. Erlangsen highlights physical disorder groups at higher risk of suicide:
* Elevated risk in short time after diagnosis
* Individuals with multimorbidity particularly vulnerable
* Perceived burdensomeness increased in older adults with physical disorders
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We are starting off today’s #TRIPLEi2021 conference with Prof. Erlangsen’s work on physical disorders and suicide.

A reminder that the deadline for bursary application submissions for #IASPGOLDCOAST2021 is 30 May 2021. In the event of COVID-19 related travel restrictions being imposed, in-person registration bursaries will be converted to virtual. Apply here 👉https://t.co/y4X1zjvisJ

Thank you to Prof. @mauriziopompili for summarising a challenging topic and closing the first day of #TRIPLEi2021

Prof. @mauriziopompili discusses the complex symptoms and feelings that can encompass suicidal pain - an understanding that is important in order to anticipate and prevent suicide. #TRIPLEi2021

Next up at #TRIPLEi2021 we'll hear from Professor @mauriziopompili on 'Mental Pain in Suicidal Individuals of the New Millennium', touching on the role of mental pain during the #COVID19 pandemic.

COVID-19 has made the bereavement process less predictable. Individuals may struggle with unresolved grief through not being able to attend funerals or see close friends and family, or from limitations on procedures (e.g., number of attendees and social distancing) #Triplei2021