Suicidal thoughts and behaviours and deliberate self-injury

Beyond Blue, Australia, 2009

Related to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander social and emotional wellbeing, Self-harm and suicide

Mental Health First Aid Training and Research Program
Guidelines from Mental Health First Aid that have been adapted to be specific to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

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Fact sheet

Grief: how Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people might respond to suicide

Headspace National Youth Mental Health Foundation

This fact sheet discusses how Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people may experience grief, following a suicide, in a variety of ways. It details what school staff can do to support a young person through the grieving process.
Website

Suicidal thoughts

ReachOut.com

This webpage explains to teenagers and young adults about suicidal thoughts and things that can be done to keep safe.
Research summary

Highlights in child mental health research: May 2025

Prepared by AIFS

The May 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 that presents the key messages and highlights. Links to abstracts, full-text articles and related resources, where available, are provided.
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.
Research summary

Highlights in child mental health research: February 2025

Prepared by AIFS

This February 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

Supporting non-offending parents after child sexual abuse

Child Family Community Australia & Emerging Minds

Co-produced with Child Family Community Australia (CFCA) this webinar outlines some strategies that you can use to support non-offending parents following a child's disclosure of sexual abuse.
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.
Short article

Why meaningful participation for children in out-of-home care is essential

Joanna Schwarzman, Kristel Alla and Hilary Miller, Australian Institute of Family Studies

This short article outlines why engaging in meaningful participation with children in out-of-home care is central to supporting their wellbeing and respecting their right to participate.
Research summary

Highlights in child mental health research: October 2024

Prepared by AIFS

This October 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.

Suicidal thoughts and behaviours and deliberate self-injury

Beyond Blue, Australia, 2009

Discover more resources

Grief: how Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people might respond to suicide

Suicidal thoughts

Highlights in child mental health research: May 2025

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

Highlights in child mental health research: February 2025

Supporting non-offending parents after child sexual abuse

Understanding and responding to childhood suicidal ideation webinar

Why meaningful participation for children in out-of-home care is essential

Highlights in child mental health research: October 2024

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