Suicidal thoughts

ReachOut.com, Australia

Related to Self-harm and suicide

This webpage explains to teenagers and young adults how suicidal thoughts can be quite scary at times but there are things you can do to keep yourself safe.

It explains:

‘Suicidal thoughts’
‘Things you can do to challenge negative thoughts’

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Fact sheet

Suicide – Considerations for culturally and linguistically diverse young people

Headspace National Youth Mental Health Foundation

This fact sheet discusses what schools need to take into consideration when dealing with a death by suicide concerning students from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Website

About suicide – For young people

ReachOut

This section of the ReachOut website is for young people who want to better understand suicide. A variety of articles and stories are provided for them to browse through.
Website

BeyondBlue – depression, anxiety and suicide

beyondblue - Depression. Anxiety

BeyondBlue is a national, independent, not-for-profit organisation working to address issues associated with depression, anxiety and suicide in Australia.
Guide

Mindframe: A guide for reporting on child and youth suicide

Everymind

This resource, developed by Everymind, has been developed to provide guidance on developing safe and sensitive public communications about child and youth suicide.
Webinar

Understanding and responding to childhood suicidal ideation: A case scenario

Child Family Community Australia & Emerging Minds

Co-presented with Child Family Community Australia (CFCA), this webinar uses a case scenario to reflect on ethical considerations and practical strategies to help practitioners better understand and support children experiencing suicidal ideation. The panellists will also discuss how practitioners can foster connection, seek the child’s insights, and recognise the strengths of the child and their family.
Practice paper

Responding to childhood suicidal ideation through understanding and curiosity

Amanda Kemperman, Emerging Minds

Children, even at a very young age, can experience significant distress and despair that may lead them to think about suicide. This practice paper highlights the importance of listening and striving to understand children's thoughts, ideas and perspectives on the challenges they face.
Research summary

Highlights in child mental health research: March 2025

Prepared by AIFS

This March 2025 research summary provides a selection of recently released papers, systematic reviews, and meta-analyses related to infant and child mental health. Each summary includes an introductory overview of the content for the month, followed by a list of selected articles. Each article is accompanied by a brief synopsis which presents the key messages and highlights. Links to abstracts, full-text articles and related resources, where available, are provided.
Webinar

Understanding and responding to childhood suicidal ideation webinar

Emerging Minds and Mental Health Professionals' Network (MHPN)

Co-produced with the Mental Health Professionals' Network (MHPN), our panel of speakers explore practical strategies for supporting children facing distress and despair that may lead to suicidal ideation. Practitioners will be supported to learn about factors contributing to suicidal ideation, barriers that prevent children from being heard and understood, and ways to recognise children’s skills, knowledge and expertise.
Research summary

Highlights in child mental health research: March 2024

Prepared by AIFS

This March 2024 research summary provides a selection of recently released papers, systematic reviews, and meta-analyses related to infant and child mental health. Each summary includes an introductory overview of the content for the month, followed by a list of selected articles. Each article is accompanied by a brief synopsis which presents the key messages and highlights. Links to abstracts, full-text articles and related resources, where available, are provided.
Research summary

Highlights in child mental health research: July 2023

Prepared by AIFS

This July 2023 research summary provides a selection of recently released papers, systematic reviews, and meta-analyses related to infant and child mental health. Each summary includes an introductory overview of the content for that month, followed by a list of selected articles. Each article is accompanied by a brief synopsis which presents the key messages and highlights.
Research summary

Highlights in child mental health research: June 2023

Prepared by AIFS

This June 2023 research summary provides a selection of recently released papers, systematic reviews, and meta-analyses related to infant and child mental health. Each summary includes an introductory overview of the content for that month, followed by a list of selected articles. Each article is accompanied by a brief synopsis which presents the key messages and highlights.
Video

What is a paediatrician?

Emerging Minds

Learn more about how a paediatrician can support you and your family.

Suicidal thoughts

ReachOut.com, Australia

Discover more resources

Suicide – Considerations for culturally and linguistically diverse young people

About suicide – For young people

BeyondBlue – depression, anxiety and suicide

Mindframe: A guide for reporting on child and youth suicide

Understanding and responding to childhood suicidal ideation: A case scenario

Responding to childhood suicidal ideation through understanding and curiosity

Highlights in child mental health research: March 2025

Understanding and responding to childhood suicidal ideation webinar

Highlights in child mental health research: March 2024

Highlights in child mental health research: July 2023

Highlights in child mental health research: June 2023

What is a paediatrician?

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