New Everymind-led research has shed light on how media professionals approach reporting suicide and how they perceive the guidelines intended to support them. The study analysed written responses from 83 Australian media professionals.
Read a translated summary, and the full paper: bit.ly/3Mpqnkp
We are so grateful for our Lived Experience Advisory Group who contribute their wisdom and insights into the work we do. Learn about the activities, outcomes and impact of our LEAG from Jan-Dec 2025: everymind.org.au/institute/li...
“Prevention is not an optional extra or a long-term aspiration, but rather the foundation of a mentally healthier, fairer, and more productive nation”.
Read Everymind Director, Dr @jaeleaskehan.bsky.social’s piece in Croakey, outlining the key priorities from the #PreventioninPractice2025 Summit. 👇
A note to our leaders, on how to improve Australians' mental health www.croakey.org/a-note-to-ou... #publichealth
The new ‘Beyond urgent’ report presents key opportunities & actions from Prevention in Practice Summit 2025.
Thank you to all who participated & our event partners.
📄 Read the report: everymind.org.au/prevention-in-practice-summit-2025
📽️ Watch the session recordings: vimeo.com/showcase/11960100
Reflecting on @anabaumann.bsky.social’s key note Andile Madowela of the Pan African Collective:
“It requires of us to let go of hierarchies of evidence. . . to be responsive to the needs of people on the ground.”
#EIS2025 #ISHCA @eisummit.org
“Sometime we all need a reminder of why we do the work.”
“We will get a different story depending on who we ask.”
@jaeleaskehan.bsky.social reflecting on @anabaumann.bsky.social’s key note challenge to consider:
“How are we conceptualising impact and for whom?”
#EIS2025 #ISHCA
@eisummit.org
“To do this work you need deep connections to community.”
Prof Sandra Eades on partnering with #Aboriginal Controlled Community Health Orgs to #codesign & implement a service navigation model to support the #mentalhealth of young people in Noongar Boodjar project.
#EIS2025 #ISCHA
@eisummit.org
We have arrived at the Evidence & Implementation Summit #EIS2025. Tina and I are looking forward to sharing and learning with others - representing @everymindau.bsky.social
Join us and help contribute to the national discussion and practical suggestions at the Prevention in Practice Summit on Wednesday, 24 September in Sydney.
Register: everymind.org.au/prevention-in-practice-summit-2025
#PreventioninPractice2025
'Lessons From the Field: Implementation across systems'
Early bird closing 21 September register www.eisummit.org
#EIS2025 #ImpSci #families #media #prevention
#mentalhealth
@everymindau.bsky.social @jaeleaskehan.bsky.social @minderoo.bsky.social
We’re pleased to share our most recent impact summaries for the six-month period, January to June 2025.
Access the full reports: everymind.org.au/institute/reports
💚 We are proud to partner with the ACT Government and local suicide prevention and carer services to provide essential support to families, friends and carers across the ACT.
Read the Minister's release: bit.ly/4lL5pYT
Everymind is currently recruiting for several positions, including Senior Project Officer and Project Officer.
Applications for Senior Project Officer close on Monday, 21 July 2025.
Applications for Project Officer close on Tuesday, 22 July 2025.
Learn more and apply: everymind.org.au/careers
#Ausmedia professionals now have access to a new quick reference guide featuring advice to support sensitive, respectful and safe communication about #suicide and mental health concerns in #LGBTIQA+ communities. Access this free new resource here: bit.ly/3ZCxucr
The Hon Dan Repacholi is the Federal Member for Hunter in New South Wales and was recently appointed as Australia’s first Special Envoy for Men’s Health.
In this Q&A, Dan shares what he believes are the key priorities to support men’s mental health and prevent suicide.
Read more: bit.ly/4mU0bf3
#Ausmedia professionals now have access to a new quick reference guide featuring advice to support sensitive, respectful and safe communication about #suicide and mental health concerns in #LGBTIQA+ communities. Access this free new resource here: bit.ly/3ZCxucr
Save the date for the Prevention in Practice Summit 2025!
We’ll be announcing partners, keynote speakers, program overview, and opening ticket sales in the coming weeks. Sign up for our mailing list to keep updated: everymind.org.au/prevention-in-practice-summit-2025
With various conferences and events approaching (including #NSPC25), presenters are urged to check out Mindframe's quick reference guide designed to assist safe, sensitive communication about suicide & mental health concerns. Access it free: bit.ly/4fZDamS
Pop in and say hello to the team if you are at the National Suicide Prevention Conference this week.
Affordable, effective and feasible strategies exist to promote, protect and restore #mentalhealth and we want to hear about them!
Abstracts are closing 18 May for #EIS2025
www.eisummit.org
#research #policy #practice
@thementalelf.bsky.social
For the next 2 days I’m at the Lived Experience of Suicide Summit in Brisbane. Listening, learning and facilitating two workshops tomorrow. There have already been some profound, truthful and hopeful discussions.
Places remain available in next week's free Mindframe online training session. Reserve yours now and learn how you can help reduce stigma around mental health concerns and suicide through more thoughtful communication. Just one hour of your day can make a real difference. Register: bit.ly/3Qe0MsN
Are you interested in learning about implementation strategies that help put suicide prevention approaches into practice? The Hub provides helpful information & resources including a strategy guide & decision support tool to help you choose a theory, model or framework. Learn more: bit.ly/43lEehH
The Life in Mind portal houses an extensive range of suicide prevention-related information including a summary of the different layers of national policy, strategy, plans and frameworks. Visit the page for more: bit.ly/3Xa1XNQ
Today our Director, @jaeleaskehan.bsky.social is at a national Summit that addresses psychosocial safety in health settings, building on the Every Doctor Every Setting Framework. The focus is taking words on a page and creating coordinated action.
You can download the strategy here - www.mentalhealthcommission.gov.au/nspo
This morning I joined the NSPO, lived experience advisors and suicide prevention colleagues as the National Suicide Prevention Strategy was launched. This is the culmination of significant work by many. Alex, Jo & Alan spoke so eloquently about our collective hope for the future.
The way we communicate about alcohol and other drug (AOD) has the power to reduce stigma & encourage help-seeking and help offering. Learn more and access free guidelines and advice (like the language tips below) to aid safer communication: bit.ly/3Q1L30P
We’re pleased to share our most recent impact summaries for the six-month period, July to December 2024. Access the full reports: bit.ly/3ADzSWN
