There is a new report claiming that observed declines in youth #mentalhealth since 2012 is due to the rise of #socialmedia. I don’t often criticise research online, but given the escalating policy discussions & public concern I think it’s important to unpack this further 🧵 1/9

Because of the potential risk of harm to any person who creates a livestream, and anyone who might see it, acts of self-harm or suicide should not be livestreamed. Kindly Click on the link below to download the full document orygen.org.au/chatsafe/Resou… #ChatSafe @Chatsafe_au

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Abstract submission closing ➡️ Sunday 28 July 2024 You have 5 days left to submit Symposia & Workshop abstracts for the IASP inaugural Pan-American Conference in November. Please review the guidelines and themes before submission. Submit abstract 🔗 bit.ly/3xtljU8

We now have a variety of #WorldSuicidePreventionDay resources available to download and share, including banners in multiple languages, suggested posts, and much more! 🔗 bit.ly/3yb5Jgv #StartTheConversation

🚨Reminder! My team is hiring a Postdoctoral Research Associate or Senior Research Associate (same pay grade as an Assistant Professor), with a broad remit to work on quantitative research questions about social media use and adolescence 📊 Closing date: 19 August

Are you planning any World Suicide Prevention Day activities? Please let us know as we change the narrative around suicide this World Suicide Prevention Day on 10th September #WSPD2024

BREAKING: A major The Lancet Psychiatry Commission on youth mental health has just been launched. The publication, led by Patrick McGorry and a global consortium of world-leading experts, marks a significant milestone for the field. It's free to download: bit.ly/46Knr7u

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Join us this #WorldSuicidePreventionDay Tuesday 10th Sep, 9:00AM BST for a special webinar by The Lancet Public Health and IASP. We are delighted to host this webinar to mark the launch of Lancet Public Health Series. Register here: ow.ly/FW4z50STuj8 #WSPD2024 #StartTheConversation

It was great to be at Parliament House in Canberra today for important discussions about social media, online safety and youth mental health 🧵

Our team headed to Canberra this week to talk social media, online safety and youth suicide prevention with policy-makers. See the 🧵 for highlights from the day.

Overwhelming evidence points to the need for a nuanced debate on social media and youth mental health. Fresh from key conversations on this topic in Canberra, our Head of Suicide Prevention Dr Jo Robinson AM (she/her) writes why blanket bans are not the answer: bit.ly/3MkWFsR

One of the issues we will be discussing in this #WSPD The Lancet Public Health webinar on public health approaches to #suicideprevention is #postvention after #suicide #bereavement. Here is an example of a school postvention plan toolkit Be You Dr Jo Robinson AM (she/her) beyou.edu.au/resources/suic…

Collaboration was at the heart of the Partnerships for Life pre-conference workshop at #ESSSB20 this week. We focused on creating a whole-of-government approach to suicide prevention - an essential step for national and regional progress.

There's still time to register for The Lancet Public Health and IASP webinar on #WorldSuicidePreventionDay. 📅 Tuesday 10th Sep, 9:00AM BST 🗣️ Featuring: Prof Jane Pirkis Prof Keith Hawton Prof Rakhi Chaired by Alexandra Pitman Register here: bit.ly/3XmY9Jy #WSPD2024

How can individuals, communities, organisations, and governments change the narrative on suicide and engage in open and honest discussions? Visit our website to find some examples: iasp.info/wspd/ #WorldSuicidePreventionDay #WSPD2024 #StartTheConversation