The LifeLine volunteers who “take the pain”

Eleven years ago, Angela Henwood’s son took his own life. She now helps others in their darkest moments.

Unveiling the uncomfortable truth of Indigenous youth suicide

The confronting story of Indigenous youth suicide in new play Brothers Wreck was so personal for its cast members that they were left shaking and crying after the first script reading.

Australian teens mostly doing well, but some at high risk

A snapshot of Australian teens shows most doing well, but as a group they are still plagued by suicide risk, self-harm and mental health problems, write Diana Warren, Galina Daraganova and Jennifer A. Baxter from the Australian Institute of Family Studies.

Suicide risks too often go unspoken: study

There is a critical need for better communication between Australian families and health professionals to prevent suicide, say psychiatrists.