Suicide
Suicide is intentionally taking one's life. What may lead a person to consider, attempt or carry out suicide is usually a complex matter involving many factors and issues which overlap with problems across our society.
Suicide impacts on individuals, families, schools, workplaces and the community as a whole with approximately 1 out of 4 people knowing someone who has committed suicide.
Grief reactions associated with suicide
http://www.grieflink.asn.au/suicide.htmlDiscusses some of the questions and reactions a person may experience if they lose someone through suicide.
| Organisation: | GriefLink |
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Suicidal behaviour and self harm
http://www.sane.org/content/view/211/SANE Australia discusses the risk factors for suicide, and what to do if you are concerned that a friend or family member may be suicidal.
| Organisation: | SANE Australia |
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Suicide prevention
http://www.healthinsite.gov.au/content/internal/page.cfm?ObjID=00011906-042F-1D2D-81CF8...This page has links to information on suicide prevention, recognising signs that a person might be suicidal, and where to go for support when someone close to you has commited suicide. It also contains a database for support networks in your area.
| Organisation: | HealthInsite |
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Wanting to end your life
http://www.reachout.asn.au/default.asp?ti=1861Youth focused article about feeling suicidal. Provides strategies to keep safe and contact phone numbers for support.
| Organisation: | Reach Out |
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