Happy New Year! As we welcome the new year, we thank our communities, partners and funders for your continued collaboration and support. We also acknowledge that the holiday period can be challenging for some. If you need support, please reach out to any of these support services: buff.ly/I2Fkx51

The Everymind team wishes everyone a safe and mentally healthy holiday season. We recognise this time can be challenging for some. If support is needed, please visit everymind.org.au/need-help-now. Our office will be closed from 4pm AEDT today, 24 Dec and will reopen at 8am AEDT on 12 Jan 2026.

Earlier this month, we had the pleasure of travelling to Broken Hill to visit staff at @missionaust.bsky.social and deliver our Minds Together facilitator training program. We would like to thank the group for a day of connection, engagement and shared purpose. Learn more: www.mindstogether.org.au

With so many people across Sydney and the wider community experiencing grief and deep sadness this week, it is important to put some focus on our own and collective wellbeing. To help manage during this difficult time, we have compiled a list of some useful tips: buff.ly/5XxPDWC

If you are experiencing grief, trauma or sadness following the events in Bondi Beach yesterday, please reach out for support and encourage others to do the same. The NSW Government has developed a helpful page with information and supports available: www.nsw.gov.au/nsw-government/bondi-beach-attack

📣 Early bird registrations for the Preventative Mental Health Conference 2026 close on Thursday, 18 December. 🔍 Explore the program: www.pmhc2026.com/program 🎟️ Register: www.pmhc2026.com/registration #PMHC2026 @publichealthaus.bsky.social

“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. 👇

Read this month’s special edition of Life in Mind eNews, which highlights a range of suicide prevention initiatives and research that explores how relationships can protect against or contribute to suicide risk: bit.ly/4icekCl

The LifeSpan model is the most complex suicide prevention program trialled in Australia. It aimed to test whether a coordinated, multi-layered approach could reduce self-harm and suicide rates at the population level. Learn more in our translated research article: bit.ly/4qTHhXz

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

Key findings from the 2025 Suicide Prevention Australia State of the Nation Report: 323 responses representing 11,000+ staff and volunteers. Key issues include housing, cost of living, service demand, funding, workforce shortages, priority populations, and data access. Learn more: bit.ly/47DeuO3

Thank you to the Mt Druitt and Liverpool i.am program teams from New Horizons who joined us for our very first facilitator training session of the face-to-face Minds Together program. This incredible group will be the first cohort of facilitators in Australia! Learn more: mindstogether.org.au

Spaces remain in this week's free Mindframe online training session. The words & images we use when communicating about suicide & mental health concerns have the power to reduce stigma. Just one hour of your day can help make a positive difference. Register now to secure your place: bit.ly/3LdALui

On Tuesday 28 October 2025, the @aihw.bsky.social released updated data on the characteristics of serving and ex-serving Australian Defence Force members who have not yet or not recently interacted with the Department of Veteran's Affairs. Please visit bit.ly/4oNSg37 for a summary and key findings.

Self-care is not just about rest — it’s a proactive commitment to maintaining your physical, emotional & mental wellbeing. 'A guide to self-care’ offers practical examples of self-care activities, info on support services & a helpful self-care action plan template: buff.ly/Bklzj6L

Sharing personal stories about suicide can be powerful. But it needs to be done with care. Access free tips and advice, resources, videos and a workbook that can help you make a positive difference 👉 bit.ly/4efPL4q

Mental health concerns are complex & challenging to discuss responsibly, but safe communication reduces stigma & promotes help-seeking. The @mindframemedia.bsky.social program provides tips to manage risks while increasing community understanding of mental health concerns: buff.ly/oA7KbYO

This #NationalCarersWeek we acknowledge that anyone can become a carer, at any time. Our Minds Together program supports people like Jessica - family, friends & carers supporting someone experiencing suicidal distress or following a suicide attempt in NSW & the ACT. mindstogether.org.au #NCW25

This World Mental Health Day we recognise the importance of mental health — not just today but every day. This year’s theme, ‘Connect with your community’ reminds us that meaningful connection is essential for mental wellbeing. Get involved: buff.ly/LMnXMNT #WMHD2025 #ConnectWithYourCommunity

Thank you to Social Futures in Taree, NSW for welcoming our team to talk about our Minds Together program. We valued your insights on how best to share our program with local family, friends & carers supporting someone experiencing suicidal distress. indstogether.org.au/supporting-someone-in-nsw

Register to attend the 2025 Evidence and Implementation Summit from 27-29 October where you’ll hear from Everymind Director, Dr Jaelea Skehan OAM and Business and Program Manager, Tina Fox as they share their expert insights in multiple sessions. Learn more: www.eisummit.org @cei-global.bsky.social

Thank you to all of our #PreventioninPractice2025 Summit speakers and attendees last week! Read some of the highlights and top line insights from the Summit: linkedin.com/pulse/scaling-up-prevention-knowledge-across-policy-practice-urgent-ykibc/?trackingId=gROdF6BkYZVtRsjvWfyF5w%3D%3D

Today marks the start of #MentalHealthMonth and the lead-up to World Mental Health Day on 10 October. Download calendars sharing daily tips for connecting with communities from our friends at Mental Health Australia, Gayaa Dhuwi and ReachOut here: www.mentalhealthaustralia.org.au/get-involved...

We're pleased to be a sponsor of the Preventative Mental Health Conference, hosted by @publichealthaus.bsky.social & Prevention United, held in Parramatta from 24-25 Mar '26. There is still time to submit an abstract before the deadline of 7 Oct! Learn more: pmhc2026.com/call-for-abstracts #PMHC2026

Places remain in next week's free Mindframe online training session - register now to secure yours: bit.ly/46bfABq Just one hour of your day can make a huge difference toward reducing stigma around suicide and mental health concerns.

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

To keep up to date with discussions and outcomes from the Prevention in Practice Summit tomorrow, make sure you are following @EverymindAU on Linkedin for live updates. www.linkedin.com/company/EverymindAU/

Whether you're a researcher, practitioner, policymaker, person with lived experience, or community leader, you’re invited to submit an abstract for the @suicidepreventau.bsky.social 2026 NSPC, being held from 28-30 Apr 2026 in Syd. Submissions close 28 Sept 2025: buff.ly/qCcPORx

The next free Mindframe online training session will take place on Tuesday, 7 October. Register now to secure your place: bit.ly/46bfABq The words and images we use when communicating about suicide and mental health concerns have the power to reduce stigma.

Limited tickets are still available join the conversation and help shape a national whole-of-government and whole-of-community approach to mental health that prioritises prevention and wellbeing. Learn more and register: everymind.org.au/prevention-in-practice-summit-2025

Strengthening suicide prevention: What do the experts recommend? An international expert panel has identified key principles for implementing suicide prevention strategies that are effective, sustainable and grounded in lived experience. View our translated research on Life in Mind: bit.ly/4n4Z7o9

Register to attend the #PreventioninPractice2025 Summit next Wed 24 Sept to hear from: ▪️ Kellie Horton, Victorian Department of Health ▪️ Suzanne Dick, Prevention United ▪️ Priscilla Brice, National Mental Health Consumer Alliance ▪️ Shannon Harvey, Founder, Spark Studios, Register: buff.ly/SNr13mw

Today marks R U OK?Day, and this year’s theme, ‘Ask R U OK? Any Day’ reinforces the message that every day is the right day to reach out to someone who might be struggling. Learn more & get involved, because a conversation could change a life: ruok.org.au/r-u-ok-day #ruokanyday #ruokday #ruokday2025

Today we acknowledge #WorldSuicidePreventionDay under the theme ‘Changing the Narrative on Suicide’. Everyone has a role to play. By raising awareness, reducing the stigma & encouraging action we can help to reduce the instances of suicide around the world. Learn more: iasp.info/wspd #WSPD #WSPD2025

Beyond the numbers: Understanding and using suicide data is now available on Life in Mind. This short 15-minute webinar explores the types of suicide data available in Australia, how to interpret it, and how it can support more effective suicide prevention efforts. Watch on demand: bit.ly/4ncqmNb

It's Body Image and Eating Disorder Awareness Week. Inaccurate & simplistic reporting/public discussion about medically assisted weight loss can increase misinformation, stigma, disordered eating behaviour and promote harmful stereotypes. Learn more in this free new guide: bit.ly/4g4IJBr #BIEDAW

Survey closing soon! If you’re a primary care professional or mental health service provider in NSW we’d love to hear your thoughts in a short online survey into how those providing support to somebody experiencing mental health concerns or suicidal distress can be better supported: bit.ly/3UwiLwP

This #WomensHealthWeek we encourage all Australian women to ‘say yes to you’ and prioritise their own health and wellbeing. For women in NSW and the ACT who are supporting someone experiencing suicidal distress, we encourage you to enrol in our free Minds Together program: mindstogether.org.au

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

Our August edition of Life in Mind eNews features the latest news and research from the suicide prevention and mental health sectors. Discover reports, tools and resources as well as the latest translated research studies. Click here to view August eNews: bit.ly/4mR3kM7

Proudly wearing our favourite colour in support of #WearitPurpleDay today - an opportunity to celebrate identity while acknowledging the challenges LGBTQIA+ youth still face. Learn more: www.wearitpurple.org

On 26 August 2025, the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare released updated data from the National Suicide and Self-Harm Monitoring System, with information on intentional self-harm hospitalisations. To find out what is included in the data release, please visit: bit.ly/3HVLyIe

Join us on Wed 24 September and take part in the conversation to shape a national whole-of-government and whole-of-community approach to mental health that prioritises prevention and wellbeing. Register now for the #PreventioninPractice2025 Summit: everymind.org.au/prevention-in-practice-summit-2025

The next free Mindframe online training session will take place on Thursday, 4 September. The way we communicate about suicide and mental health concerns has the power to reduce stigma and increase help-seeking and help-offering for those who need it. Register now: bit.ly/4oJ8hYz

Are you a primary care professional or mental health service provider in NSW? We invite you to share your thoughts in a short online survey into how those providing support to somebody experiencing mental health concerns or suicidal distress can be better supported. Learn more: bit.ly/3UwiLwP

Introducing one our #PreventioninPractice2025 Summit speakers, Dr Alex Hains, a/Head, National Suicide Prevention Office, who has led a policy agenda that emphasises compassion, collaboration, high-quality supports & a more genuinely preventative approach to suicide. Learn more: buff.ly/TdJXId9

Meet our Summit speakers! Shannon Harvey directed the documentaries The Connection: Mind Your Body and My Year of Living Mindfully. Her latest project is a documentary & global campaign on preventing mental ill-health. Learn more: everymind.org.au/prevention-in-practice-summit-2025/speakers

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

This free Mindframe guide empowers journalists to deliver stories about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander suicide that are safe for interviewees, First Nations communities, and media audiences. Access more great advice and tips, like the ones below, here: bit.ly/46GwJ6z

Have you registered to attend the Prevention in Practice Summit yet? Explore the program and secure your tickets: everymind.org.au/prevention-i... #PreventionInPractice2025