How to raise awareness - World Suicide Prevention Day
It’s not just about raising awareness of the problem itself — it’s about raising awareness of what issues contribute to Australia’s high suicide rate.
Read moreYou’ve decided to talk to a friend or family member about their mental health, but you’re nervous, not sure where to start or what will happen. To help you, we’ve compiled some tips.
You’ve decided to have a conversation to a friend or family member about their mental health, but you’re nervous, not sure where to start or what will happen.
For more tips to start the conversation, visit Discussing Suicide: How to talk to somebody about suicide page.
If you are worried about someone, and need someone to talk to, call the Suicide Call Back Service on 1300 659 467 to speak to a counsellor.
If it is an emergency, please call 000.
It’s not just about raising awareness of the problem itself — it’s about raising awareness of what issues contribute to Australia’s high suicide rate.
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