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Research shows that talking about suicide can reduce shame and encourage people to seek help. With compassionate and professional support, the person can move past the crisis point and begin their recovery. We can all take action to prevent suicide with some understanding and simple steps. If you’re worried about someone having suicidal thoughts, you should ACT IMMEDIATELY by taking the following 4 steps 👇 Learn more 👉 https://bit.ly/3ANCgqF #suicideprevention #support #mentalhealth

Supporting teen mental health starts with the right tools. ClearlyMe® is a free mental health app for 12–17-year-olds, co-designed with teens and experts at Black Dog Institute. Explore the support ClearlyMe® provides 👇 – it’s a safe space to help them cope. 📲 Download free on the App Store or Google Play 👉 https://bit.ly/4bOQhVU #mentalhealth #parent #app #wellbeing

Researchers at Black Dog Institute are leading the TRIP-D trial, exploring psilocybin-assisted therapy as a new treatment for treatment-resistant depression (TRD). The trial takes a novel approach, allowing participants to continue their existing antidepressants while receiving psilocybin at escalating doses. Building on the Institute’s pioneering work with ketamine treatment, which has already transformed care for people with TRD, this research represents the next step toward expanding effective options for the 30% of people with depression who don’t respond to standard medications. 👉 Read our full article here: https://bit.ly/4hHmvpL #mentalhealth #healthprofessionals #research #treatment

Did you know we spend one-third of our adult lives at work? This highlights the critical need for better mental health in our workspaces. Check out these key strategies leaders can utilise to promote a mentally healthier work environment ✅ Learn more about workplace mental health and wellbeing here 👉 https://bit.ly/3HHgTup #mentalhealth #workplace #wellbeing #culture

Celebrating #WorldKindnessDay by saying it loud and clear - Be kind to your yourself, your mental health and wellbeing matters! 🧡 Wellbeing helps us stay resilient, build social support and self-efficacy, and cope with adversity. Never forget that self-care isn't selfish, it's essential👇 More support on #wellbeing here 👉 https://bit.ly/3ZTiAfZ #mentalhealth #wellbeing #kindness #selfcare

⛰️ Climbing the world’s 14 highest peaks without leaving the office? Challenge accepted! The amazing team at Precision Sourcing took on Climb4Lives, collectively climbing 114,793 metres (the height of the world’s 14 tallest mountains) in just 75 hours to support the 1 in 5 Australians living with mental ill-health. They achieved it using only two stairclimbers in their office and have already raised over $65K for vital mental health research. A huge thank you to the team for their passion and perseverance. You’re truly reaching new heights. 🧡 #mentalhealth #corporate #partnership #fundraise

Black Dog Institute is proud to continue our partnership with Suncorp Group, working together to strengthen mental health in workplaces and support communities to better prepare for and recover from extreme weather events. Drawing on our evidence-based research, Suncorp has created new resilience resources to help customers and community members with practical tips and guidance, both before and after severe weather. “Our collaboration with Suncorp marks an exciting step in building mentally healthier, more resilient communities,” — Colin Moore, Senior Partnerships Manager, Black Dog Institute Learn more about our partnership with Suncorp and how we are building resilience together: https://bit.ly/47lex2i #mentalhealth #corporate #partnership

📣 Calling all Australian doctors & doctors-in-training! We want to hear from you about your wellbeing, working life, and what your mental health service needs and priorities are. Your voice will help shape the mental health and suicide prevention support provided to doctors in Australia. 💡 Complete our survey and enter a prize draw to win a $200 gift card. 👉 Learn more and participate here: https://bit.ly/47ZF6dv

We’re honoured to have been DUAL Australia’s chosen charity for their annual Sydney and Brisbane client events this year, helping raise more than $150,000 for vital mental health research. A huge thank you to DUAL and their incredible community for their continued partnership and commitment to creating better mental health for all. 🧡

Researchers from Black Dog Institute, UNSW and Deakin University have run a world-first AI-powered clinical trial to discover which mental health apps actually work best for university students in distress. By using an AI-enhanced adaptive trial, they tested multiple apps at once and quickly matched the most effective tool to different types of students, saving months compared to traditional trials. 👉 Learn more about the clinical trial and discover all key findings and which tools help different students most: https://bit.ly/3LlTdRJ #mentalhealth #research #study #AI #digital