Resource Tag: AUSTRALIA. QUEENSLAND
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Suicide Ideation and Attempts are More Prevalent in People Aged 25-44 Years in Australia but Become Less Prevalent in Older People
The author provides a brief commentary on a study by De Leo et al (2005) on the lifetime risk of suicide ideation, attempts, & help-seeking behaviours in an Australian community.
Development of ACROSSnet: an Online Support System for Rural and Remote Community Suicide Prevention Workers in Queensland, Australia
This article describes ACROSSnet, an online support system to assist rural communities in Queensland in accessing information, education, & support regarding suicide & its prevention while considering impediments to the delivery of such services. The site provides 3 levels of access, one for community members & 2 for credentialled mental health workers. (84 refs.)
Number and Type of Substances in Alcohol and Drug-Related Completed Suicides in an Australian Sample
This study examined the relationship between sociodemographic characteristics & the number, type, & level of drugs present in an unrestricted age sample of completed suicides in Queensland. An analysis was done of 893 substance-related suicides using government data for the years 1989-1992. The number & type of substances present were related to the individuals’ gender, […]