W.A.Y.S. (Working Against Youth Suicide) – an Example of Intersectoral and Community Collaboration in Youth Suicide Prevention

The Child Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) Mid-North Youth Suicide Prevention & Intervention Project is described in this paper which discusses: the development & role of the WAYS (Working Against Youth Suicide) Committee; mental health promotion; targeting young people with depression; statistics on suicide in rural & urban areas; & the John Pirie Aboriginal Support Group, Palya.