Stigma and Suicide Prevention
Join Professor Rory O’Connor with guests, as they discuss stigma and suicide prevention.
Discussions of suicide can be overwhelming; if you are struggling and would like to seek further support, we encourage you to visit Find A Helpline, where you can connect to helpline support near you.
Social Determinants of Suicide
Join Professor Rory O’Connor with guests as they discuss the social determinants of suicide.
Discussions of suicide can be overwhelming; if you are struggling and would like to seek further support, we encourage you to visit Find A Helpline, where you can connect to helpline support near you.
LGBTQA+ Youth and Suicide Prevention
Join Professor Rory O’Connor with special guest Dr Hazel Marzetti, as they discuss LGBTQ+ youth and suicide prevention. Hazel was awarded the People’s Choice Award at the IASP 32nd World Congress Pecha Kucha Event this year.
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Discussions of suicide can be overwhelming; if you are struggling and would like to seek further support, we encourage you to visit Find A Helpline, where you can connect to helpline support near you.
20 Days of Hope
Join our Co-Hosts, Associate Professor Annette Erlangsen and Associate Professor Vita Poštuvan in this special episode of our Reach In Reach Out podcast, as we listen to Professor Diego De Leo reminiscing about the journey of World Suicide Prevention Day – how it came about, the vision behind it, and how it has continued to spread a message of hope and support year on year. Discussions of suicide can be overwhelming; if you are struggling and would like to seek further support, we encourage you to visit Find A Helpline, where you can connect to helpline support near you.
Decriminalisation and Suicide Prevention Episode 3
Join Professor Rory O’Connor with guests as they discuss ongoing suicide decriminalisation efforts globally. Discussions of suicide can be overwhelming; if you are struggling and would like to seek further support, we encourage you to visit Find A Helpline, where you can connect to helpline support near you.
Decriminalisation and Suicide Prevention Episode 2
Join Professor Rory O’Connor with guest Abdullah Al Harun from ADD International as they discuss the ongoing suicide decriminalisation efforts in Bangladesh. Discussions of suicide can be overwhelming; if you are struggling and would like to seek further support, we encourage you to visit Find A Helpline, where you can connect to helpline support near you.
Decriminalisation and Suicide Prevention Episode 1
Join Professor Rory O’Connor and guests Dr Nii-Boye Emmanuel Quarshie and Muhammad Ali Hasnain, Co-chair of the Global Mental Health Action Network (GMHAN) UHC and Suicide Decriminalisation Working Groups, as they discuss decriminalisation and suicide prevention. Discussions of suicide can be overwhelming; if you are struggling and would like to seek further support, we encourage you to visit Find A Helpline, where you can connect to helpline support near you.
Partnerships for Life
Join Professor Rory O’Connor and guests Wendy Orchard, Professor Steve Platt and Dr Mark Sinyor as they discuss the Partnerships for Life initiative. Discussions of suicide can be overwhelming; if you are struggling and would like to seek further support, we encourage you to visit Find A Helpline, where you can connect to helpline support near you.
Postvention and Suicide Prevention
Join Professor Rory O’Connor and guests Bronwen Edwards, CEO of Roses in the Ocean and Associate Professor Vita Poštuvan as they discuss postvention and suicide prevention. Discussions of suicide can be overwhelming; if you are struggling and would like to seek further support, we encourage you to visit Find A Helpline, where you can connect to helpline support near you.
Domestic Violence and Suicide Prevention
Join Professor Rory O’Connor and guests Dr Duleeka Knipe and Dr Piumee Bandara as they discuss domestic violence and suicide prevention. Discussions of suicide can be overwhelming; if you are struggling and would like to seek further support, we encourage you to visit Find A Helpline, where you can connect to helpline support near you. Music by Maestro Music.
Launch of the Indonesian Association for Suicide Prevention
The Indonesian Association for Suicide Prevention (INASP) was established in 2022, following a situational analysis as part of the first national suicide prevention strategy. Join Professor Rory O’Connor and special guest, INASP founding President, Dr Sandersan (Sandy) Onie as they discuss tackling stigma and the Lombok Declaration. Discussions of suicide can be overwhelming; if you are struggling and would like to seek further support, we encourage you to visit Find A Helpline, where you can connect to helpline support near you. Music by Maestro Music.
Suicide Prevention in Low & Middle Income Countries
Join Professor Rory O’Connor and guests Professor Lai Fong Chan and Dr Emmanuel Nii-Boye Quarshie as they discuss low and middle-income countries (LAMICS) and suicide prevention. Discussions of suicide can be overwhelming; if you are struggling and would like to seek further support, we encourage you to visit Find A Helpline, where you can connect to helpline support near you. Music by Maestro Music.
Lived Experience & Suicide Prevention
Join Professor Rory O’Connor and guests Benny Prawira Siauw and Kristina Mossgraber as they discuss lived experience and suicide prevention. Discussions of suicide can be overwhelming; if you are struggling and would like to seek further support, we encourage you to visit Find A Helpline, where you can connect to helpline support near you. Music by Maestro Music.
Youth Suicide Prevention
Join Professor Rory O’Connor and guests Professor Jo Robinson and Dr Olivia Kirtley as they discuss youth suicide and self-harm. Discussions of suicide can be overwhelming; if you are struggling and would like to seek further support, we encourage you to visit Find A Helpline, where you can connect to helpline support near you. Music by Maestro Music.
Suicide Prevention & COVID-19
COVID-19 has impacted all aspects of people’s lives, relationships, health and well-being. Join Professor Rory O’Connor and guests Professor Jane Pirkis and Professor Michiko Ueda-Ballmer as they discuss suicide prevention in light of the pandemic. Discussions of suicide can be overwhelming; if you are struggling and would like to seek further support, we encourage you to visit Find A Helpline, where you can connect to helpline support near you. Music by Maestro Music.
Work-Related Suicide: Health and Safety Regulators’ Perspectives
Join Dr Sally Spencer-Thomas and Jorgen Gullestrup with guests, Dr John Fitzgerald, Registered Clinical Psychologist and Lead at “Mentally Healthy Work” alongside Timothy Irving, Deputy Director, Directorate of Construction, US DOL/Occupational Safety and Health Administration as they discuss work-related suicide. Hosted by the IASP Suicide and the Workplace Special Interest Group. Discussions of suicide can be overwhelming; if you are struggling and would like to seek further support, we encourage you to visit Find A Helpline, where you can connect to helpline support near you.
Work-Related Suicide: An Occupational Health & Safety Perspective
Join Dr Sally Spencer-Thomas and guests, Dr Tania King and Professor Anthony LaMontagne as they discuss work-related suicide. Hosted by the IASP Suicide and the Workplace Special Interest Group. Discussions of suicide can be overwhelming; if you are struggling and would like to seek further support, we encourage you to visit Find A Helpline, where you can connect to helpline support near you.
The Globalized Workforce, Deteriorating Workplace Conditions & Work-Related Suicides
Join Dr Sally Spencer-Thomas and guests, Associate Professor Jenny Chan and Professor Sarah Waters as they discuss work-related suicide. Hosted by the IASP Suicide and the Workplace Special Interest Group. Discussions of suicide can be overwhelming; if you are struggling and would like to seek further support, we encourage you to visit Find A Helpline, where you can connect to helpline support near you.
Workplace Suicide Prevention
Join Dr Sally Spencer-Thomas and guests, Jorgen Gullestrup and Professor Sarah Waters as they discuss suicide prevention in the workplace. Hosted by the IASP Suicide and the Workplace Special Interest Group. Discussions of suicide can be overwhelming; if you are struggling and would like to seek further support, we encourage you to visit Find A Helpline, where you can connect to helpline support near you. Music by Maestro Music.
Conference Conversations: Workplace Suicide Prevention
Join our host, Dr Sally Spencer-Thomas and guests Jorgen Gullestrup and John Brady from MATES in Construction as they discuss one of the key topics from the 10th Asia Pacific Conference; Suicide prevention and the workplace. With introductions from our sponsors at Everymind. Discussions of suicide can be overwhelming; if you are struggling and would like to seek further support, we encourage you to visit Find A Helpline, where you can connect to helpline support near you. Music by Maestro Music.
Conference Conversations: Pesticides & Suicide Prevention
Join our host, Professor Shu-Sen Chang and guests Dr Lakshmi Vijayakumar and Professor Michael Eddleston as they discuss one of the key topics from the 10th Asia Pacific Conference; Pesticides and Suicide Prevention. With introductions from our sponsors at Everymind. Discussions of suicide can be overwhelming; if you are struggling and would like to seek further support, we encourage you to visit Find A Helpline, where you can connect to helpline support near you. Music by Maestro Music.
Congress Conversations Episode 3
Join Dr Sally Spencer-Thomas and guests Shayne Connell and Carmen Betteridge as they talk about the events of day 3 of the IASP 31st World Congress with a focus on suicide prevention in the workplace. Discussions of suicide can be overwhelming; if you are struggling and would like to seek further support, we encourage you to visit Find A Helpline, where you can connect to helpline support near you. Music by Maestro Music.
Congress Conversations Episode 2
Join Stephen Scott and guests Carrie Lumby and Jo Riley discuss the 2nd day of the IASP 31st World Congress in Australia with a focus on all aspects of lived experience. Discussions of suicide can be overwhelming; if you are struggling and would like to seek further support, we encourage you to visit Find A Helpline, where you can connect to helpline support near you. Music by Maestro Music.
Congress Conversations Episode 1
Join Dr Jaelea Skehan and guests John Brogden, Myfanwy Maple and Louise La Sala discuss the opening day of the IASP 31st World Congress in Australia touching on all aspects of suicide prevention, research, lived experience and global engagement. Discussions of suicide can be overwhelming; if you are struggling and would like to seek further support, we encourage you to visit Find A Helpline, where you can connect to helpline support near you. Music by Maestro Music.
