Nicholas Procter

How to look after your mental health right now if you have family in the Middle East or another conflict zone In times like these, validation, human connection and support are some of the best things you can do to protect your own and other people’s mental health.

People with close personal or family connections to the Middle East may feel deep distress right now. Global crises are not distant for everyone. The short piece below written with and led by @nicholasprocter.bsky.social may offer some support.
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How to look after your mental health right now if you have family in the Middle East or another conflict zone In times like these, validation, human connection and support are some of the best things you can do to protect your own and other people’s mental health.

People with emotional ties to the Middle East may experience distress watching unfolding events. Global catastrophic events have local significance and impact, alongside concern about the safety of loved ones. Here is a short piece that some may find helpful. theconversation.com/how-to-look-...

The way media communicates about child and youth suicide can have a profound impact on young people and the wider community.
Access a free guide designed to support safe, respectful communication including more tips like the ones below: bit.ly/4lg4SxQ

Discuss ICE buying industrial warehouses for immigration detention. Evidence shows rates of suicide/ self-harm in immigration detention are higher relative to those in the broader community- driven by deep despair, dehumanising treatment, lethal hopelessness, length of time in detention. #TheWeekend

Discuss ICE buying industrial warehouses for immigration detention. Evidence shows rates of suicide/ self-harm in immigration detention are higher relative to those in the broader community- driven by deep despair, dehumanising treatment, lethal hopelessness, length of time in detention.

A productive day of filming with the SA Health Mental Health Education Hub. Our team are pleased to work in partnership with the Hub, supporting high-quality learning and development opportunities to strengthen the mental health workforce across South Australia.

A productive day of filming with the SA Health Mental Health Education Hub. Our team are pleased to work in partnership with the Hub, supporting high-quality learning and development opportunities to strengthen the mental health workforce across South Australia.

Thankful and appreciative for the considered and thoughtful analysis and advocacy from @balint.house.gov on @waytooearly.bsky.social today after a difficult week @msnownews.bsky.social

Our2026 @ncish.bsky.social Annual Report is published today. It presents new figs on suicide by mental health patients
It identifies key risks that should be the target of prevention.

Submit a Manuscript for a Special Issue of Archives of Suicide Research.
Beyond Checklists: Reimagining the Experience and Measurement of Suicidal Thinking. Closing Date 15 May 2026.
🔗 think.taylorandfrancis.com/special_issu...

Submit a Manuscript for a Special Issue of Archives of Suicide Research.
Beyond Checklists: Reimagining the Experience and Measurement of Suicidal Thinking. Closing Date 15 May 2026.
🔗 think.taylorandfrancis.com/special_issu...

This week I will be sharing new research findings with SA Health colleagues as we discuss #traumainformed #mentalhealth and #suicideprevention - Actions that seek to avoid re-traumatisation, create safety, empowering consumers and staff in decision making econtent.hogrefe.com/doi/10.1027/...

This week I will be sharing new research findings with SA Health colleagues as we discuss #traumainformed #mentalhealth and #suicideprevention - Actions that seek to avoid re-traumatisation, create safety, empowering consumers and staff in decision making econtent.hogrefe.com/doi/10.1027/...

Excellent discussion on mental health effects of forced family separation causing mass upheaval, uncertainty, fear. An intentional, targeted trauma upon innocent people. Impacts on brain development can be complex, pervasive, long lasting for individuals, communities. @theweekendmsnow.bsky.social

#Ausmedia reporting on #suicide are reminded to avoid including details such as method & location as this practice has been linked to increased rates of suicide. Always refer to Mindframe guidelines for safe and sensitive reporting about suicide.
Read more: bit.ly/4k8euLX

Pleased to share news that I have been appointed Associate Editor of Archives of Suicide Research. The journal invites refereed contributions on the study of suicide, suicidal behavior and self harm, their causes and effects, their prevention and intervention. www.tandfonline.com/journals/usu...

Values, qualities and skills for mental health lived experience leadership in systems change in Australia This study identifies and explores the values, qualities and skills that constitute mental health lived experience leadership, from the perspectives of emerging and accomplished lived experience le...

❤️ seeing my findings in work like this by @heathermci.bsky.social, @nicholasprocter.bsky.social & co: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

#Leadership is a neglected driver of #healthcare experiences & outcomes through #psychologicalsafety.

Great to see the #livedexperience workforce taking it on.

Values, qualities and skills for mental health lived experience leadership in systems change in Australia This study identifies and explores the values, qualities and skills that constitute mental health lived experience leadership, from the perspectives of emerging and accomplished lived experience le...

Super pleased to see this paper is published #openaccess. We identify and explore the values, qualities and skills that constitute #mentalhealth #livedexperience #leadership, from the perspectives of emerging and accomplished lived experience leaders and allies. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

Values, qualities and skills for mental health lived experience leadership in systems change in Australia This study identifies and explores the values, qualities and skills that constitute mental health lived experience leadership, from the perspectives of emerging and accomplished lived experience le...

Super pleased to see this paper is published #openaccess. We identify and explore the values, qualities and skills that constitute #mentalhealth #livedexperience #leadership, from the perspectives of emerging and accomplished lived experience leaders and allies. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

Thankful and appreciative of the rigorous and professional news reporting and analysis on events in Minneapolis by @theweekendmsnow.bsky.social The discussion is well considered and researched. It’s done respectfully with due care being given to the family of people who have been directly impacted.

Our latest BMJ Open paper provides a detailed protocol to review identify, map and analyse the available evidence reporting on the impact of clinical supervision on workforce outcomes for mental health nurses. #OpenAccess bmjopen.bmj.com/content/14/3...

Our latest BMJ Open paper provides a detailed protocol to review identify, map and analyse the available evidence reporting on the impact of clinical supervision on workforce outcomes for mental health nurses. #OpenAccess bmjopen.bmj.com/content/14/3...

Our latest Crisis Journal publication maps the current evidence base for trauma-informed approaches to suicide prevention across all levels of prevention, settings, and population groups. Available #OpenAccess econtent.hogrefe.com/doi/10.1027/...

Our latest Crisis Journal publication maps the current evidence base for trauma-informed approaches to suicide prevention across all levels of prevention, settings, and population groups. Available #OpenAccess econtent.hogrefe.com/doi/10.1027/...

Don't miss the latest Research Webinar from the International Association for Suicide Prevention and the International Academy of Suicide Research, chaired by Prof Chan Lai Fong.

📅 22 Jan 2026

🗣️ Featuring:
Dr Atsuro Tsutsumi
Dr Muhammad Hanif Bin Abd Latif
Dr Ravivarma Rao

https://bit.ly/49qy6WG

Preparations complete. Looking forward to deep discussions with colleagues about narrative engagement in safety planning intervention. Suicidal thoughts can fluctuate. They can also rapidly intensify. Person centred and trauma informed pathways for safety, comfort and support are key.

In this new paper we discuss how emergency department clinicians work with consumers and mental health providers to coordinate information and support, along with their involvement in assessment and care planning. onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

Preparations complete. Looking forward to deep discussions with colleagues about narrative engagement in safety planning intervention. Suicidal thoughts can fluctuate. They can also rapidly intensify. Person centred and trauma informed pathways for safety, comfort and support are key.

In this new paper we discuss how emergency department clinicians work with consumers and mental health providers to coordinate information and support, along with their involvement in assessment and care planning. onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

Patient says 'traumatising' hospital care deepened her mental health crisis A 24-year-old NSW border resident says dismissive treatment in hospitals, long waits for care and limited access to services have pushed her away from support.

“It's absolutely heartbreaking, the people we thought could help her have been dismissive and disrespectful”. www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01...