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Feb 2, 2024 – About 250 Australians attempt suicide each day – mainly healthy young females

Nov 23, 2023 – Turn your mobile phone into a life saver

Sept 5, 2023 – New “Prevent A Suicide: What To Say” mobile app released! Hold on to life.

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Sept 14, 2023 – From IMPACT: Compelling News from the Refugee and Migrant sector. Preventing Suicide in Diverse Communities.

Audio Interviews

Nov 28, 2023 – Oriti Rushing on Breakfast News ABC Radio interviews Prof. David Horgan about the “Prevent A Suicide: What to Say” app.

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Nov 28, 2023 – 2BS Radio’s Jac Underwood interviews Prof. David Horgan about the “Prevent A Suicide: What to Say” app.

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Sept 10, 2023 – 2GB Sydney Radio interview with Prof. David Horgan about the new “Prevent A Suicide: What to Say” app and World Suicide Prevention Day.

Sept 9, 2023 – SBS News segment with Prof. David Horgan (Founder, ASPF) and Prof. Pat McGorrry (Orygen, Australia). “In the lead up to World Suicide Prevention Day, mental health professionals are saying high-pressure occupations contribute to increased suicidal tendencies. There are indications that there is inadequate provision for mental health care in Australia. A new app has been released to help combat the situation.”

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Sept 7, 2023 – ABC Radio’s Belinda King interviews Prof. David Horgan about the new “Prevent A Suicide: What to Say” app and World Suicide Prevention Day.

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*Important Disclaimer: Our texts are approved by those who themselves had suicidal thoughts, and by medical and other mental health professionals. This site is medical information only, and is not to be taken as diagnosis, advice or treatment, which can only be decided by your own doctor or mental health professional.

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