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Register for the latest Partnerships for Life Webinar focusing on the future of suicide prevention in the Americas.

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Excellent interview with former curator of the Kennedy Center. A measured approach to understanding how events unfolded. @theweekendmsnow.bsky.social

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Lived experience allyship in mental health services: Recommendations for improved uptake of allyship roles in support of peer workforces Inclusion of service users in the design and delivery of mental health services is clearly articulated throughout Australian mental health action plans and stated as an expectation within contemporar...

Inclusion of service users in the design and delivery of mental health services is clearly articulated throughout Australian mental health action plans and national mental health policy. Here we break down the issues and discuss possibilities. #openaccess onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/pdf/10.1...

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Some excellent analysis and discussion on @theweekendmsnow.bsky.social this morning. The issues are complex, compelling; requiring deep and thorough consideration.

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📣 New Publication: Here we explain pathways to build and strengthen lived experience leadership in mental health. Transformative systems change. #OpenAccess onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/pdf/10.1...

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📣 New Publication: Here we explain pathways to build and strengthen lived experience leadership in mental health. Transformative systems change. #OpenAccess onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/pdf/10.1...

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Thankful and appreciative of the quality and diversity of reporting and analysis this morning. The time taken to hear perspectives brings enormous depth. Topics are carefully considered. Essential for the times we are in. @theweekendmsnow.bsky.social @ms.now @jonathancapehart.bsky.social

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Stacey Adams is right to argue for ending the psychological harms of held detention upon children and families. humanrights.gov.au/know-your-ri... @theweekendmsnow.bsky.social

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‘Everything would have gone a lot better if someone had listened to me’: A nationwide study of emergency department contact by people with a psychosocial disability and a National Disability Insurance...

“Being listened to”. This nationwide study investigated the experiences of people with mental health problems presenting to an emergency department; to understand current care and communication practices and to provide recommendations for service integration. onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10....

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‘Everything would have gone a lot better if someone had listened to me’: A nationwide study of emergency department contact by people with a psychosocial disability and a National Disability Insurance...

“Being listened to”. This nationwide study investigated the experiences of people with mental health problems presenting to an emergency department; to understand current care and communication practices and to provide recommendations for service integration. onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10....

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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.

Global catastrophic events have local impact. People with cultural, social and emotional ties to the Middle East may be experiencing distress as events continue to unfold. Here’s a short piece written with @maryannekenny.bsky.social that may be helpful. theconversation.com/how-to-look-...

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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.

Global catastrophic events have local impact. People with cultural, social and emotional ties to the Middle East may be experiencing distress as events continue to unfold. Here’s a short piece written with @maryannekenny.bsky.social that may be helpful. theconversation.com/how-to-look-...

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Important discussions today with nurses and midwives undertaking postgraduate studies in mental health. Recent advances in trauma informed approaches in mental health, suicide prevention and crisis stabilisation. Framework incorporates person-centred care; relational safety in crisis response.

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Distress, Discomfort and Moral Injury: Emergency Department Clinicians Experiences Caring for People With a Psychosocial Disability and a National Disability Insurance Scheme Plan People with a psychosocial disability (PSD) and a National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) plan may at times require emergency care. This study aimed to gather evidence of current practice and exp...

**New Paper: 📣 Distress, Discomfort and Moral Injury: A National Survey of Emergency Department Clinicians. Expertly led by first author Heather McIntyre PhD #OpenAccess onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....

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Distress, Discomfort and Moral Injury: Emergency Department Clinicians Experiences Caring for People With a Psychosocial Disability and a National Disability Insurance Scheme Plan People with a psychosocial disability (PSD) and a National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) plan may at times require emergency care. This study aimed to gather evidence of current practice and exp...

**New Paper: 📣 Distress, Discomfort and Moral Injury: A National Survey of Emergency Department Clinicians. Expertly led by first author Heather McIntyre PhD #OpenAccess onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....

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Responding to suicide clusters: guidance for stakeholders and members of cluster response groups

Suicide clusters where deaths are linked - may be more common than once realised. Published this week, new government guidance identifies handling a suicide cluster as suicide prevention “at its most acute”. www.gov.uk/government/p...

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Culture of Care Programme The NCCMH are the delivery partner for NHS England's Culture of Care Programme, using quality improvement and senior leadership support to improve the culture of care on mental health and learning dis...

NCISH are supporting mental health organisations to implement a personalised approach to suicide risk assessment as part of the Culture of Care Programme. You can find information about the programme here: www.rcpsych.ac.uk/improving-ca...

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Pathways for Strengthening Lived Experience Leadership for Transformative Systems Change: Reflections on Research and Collective Change Strategies Introduction The Activating Lived Experience Leadership (ALEL) project was a South Australian participatory action research project that aimed to improve the ways lived experience is recognised, val...

📣 Here we explain pathways to build and strengthen lived experience leadership in mental health. Transformative systems change. #OpenAccess onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/pdf/10.1...

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Pathways for Strengthening Lived Experience Leadership for Transformative Systems Change: Reflections on Research and Collective Change Strategies Introduction The Activating Lived Experience Leadership (ALEL) project was a South Australian participatory action research project that aimed to improve the ways lived experience is recognised, val...

📣 Here we explain pathways to build and strengthen lived experience leadership in mental health. Transformative systems change. #OpenAccess onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/pdf/10.1...

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Acclaimed 20th century philosopher Jürgen Habermas dies at 96 Associated with the Frankfurt School, Habermas was a world-renowned thinker on modernity and democracy who helped shape German post-war and post-reunification political discourse.

Acclaimed 20th century philosopher Jürgen Habermas dies at 96. www.npr.org/2026/03/14/n...

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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-...

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The Albanese Government's Trump-inspired travel ban is draconian and hypocritical By Jane McAdam and Regina Jefferies

‘Australia cannot protect everyone at risk in Iran – but no one is suggesting that’s our role. What we can do is provide at least temporary respite to people who’ve already been approved to work, study or visit family or friends here’, I write with Regina Jefferies
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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 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.
theconversation.com/how-to-look-...

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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-...

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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

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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