National Mental Health Commission

The National Suicide Prevention Office would like to thank all individuals, organisations and community groups that provided feedback during the Public Consultation on the draft Advice on the National Suicide Prevention Strategy. Each submission is being reviewed and we will be publishing a summary of the feedback received. Each contribution is deeply valued, and the NSPO team appreciates the willingness of people to share their insights.

When it comes to helping protect and promote mental health in smaller organisations, managers play a unique role.      They are often well placed to help recognise and support workers experiencing mental health challenges, and to identify work-based risks to mental health, such as unreasonable demands or bullying.     A new guide helps managers across all industries understand the role they play and actions they can take to help their organisation build a mentally healthy workplace. It is based on the Blueprint for Mentally Healthy Workplaces and aligns to the three core pillars: Protect, Respond and Promote.      The guide walks managers through potential hazards to mental health and ways to recognise signs of mental ill-health and how to support workers. It also shares practical strategies for how managers can protect their own mental health, including managing competing priorities, managing stress and prioritising self-care.     To read the full guide, visit our website 👉 https://lnkd.in/gYssZidZ  

What's the change in approach outlined in the draft Advice on the National Suicide Prevention Strategy and how is it different to what is already happening? Lived Experience Partnership Group Chair Susan Edgar, and members Imbi Pyman and Benjamin Brien answer just that. Public Consultation is open until Sunday, 27th of October, 10 days left. Have your say: https://lnkd.in/dVD-rK-P https://lnkd.in/ggxiPvqK 

Five days left to have your say on the draft Advice on the National Suicide Prevention Strategy. Public Consultation closes 12pm this Sunday, 27th of October. We hope to hear from you: https://lnkd.in/dVD-rK-P https://lnkd.in/gbteY9VD Benjamin Brien Imbi Pyman Susan Edgar

How do you start building a mentally healthy workplace? The journey may look different for each organization or business, as your needs will be affected by a range of things such as the size of your organization, the risk profile, and the demographics of your workforce. The National Workplace Initiative has developed a series of 8 modules to help you establish the ‘Foundations of a Mentally Healthy Workplace’. Visit the Mentally Healthy Workplaces platform to start taking the steps to creating a mentally healthy workplace 👉 https://lnkd.in/gp-immh8 #MentalHealthAtWork #HealthyWorkplace #WorkplaceWellbeing #Leadership #BusinessJourney #EmployeeWellness #mentalhealth #mentallyhealthyworkplaces #workplacesafety

Five days left to have your say on the draft Advice on the National Suicide Prevention Strategy. Public Consultation closes 12pm this Sunday, 27th of October. We hope to hear from you: https://lnkd.in/dVD-rK-P https://lnkd.in/gbteY9VD Benjamin Brien Imbi Pyman Susan Edgar

Investing in mental wellness can lead to increased worker engagement, better talent attraction, and higher retention rates. It’s a win-win for both employees and organizations. From construction and mining to the arts and transport - a growing range of industry initiatives are supporting mentally healthy workplaces. Visit our website to read the inspiring case studies from 13 industry-led initiatives that took collaborative action to tackle poor mental health 👉  https://lnkd.in/gxFy_TbJ   #mentalhealth #mentalwellness #workplace #mentallyhealthyAU #MentallyHealthyIndustries #AusBiz

What's the change in approach outlined in the draft Advice on the National Suicide Prevention Strategy and how is it different to what is already happening? Lived Experience Partnership Group Chair Susan Edgar, and members Imbi Pyman and Benjamin Brien answer just that. Public Consultation is open until Sunday, 27th of October, 10 days left. Have your say: https://lnkd.in/dVD-rK-P https://lnkd.in/ggxiPvqK 

Over 200 million people worldwide are living with obsessive compulsive disorder, and public misconception can prevent them from accessing timely and effective treatment. This week is international OCD awareness week. A time to promote education and break down stigma. Find out more 👉 International OCD Foundation    SANE Australia is an accredited digital mental health service that you can access for more information and resources surrounding OCD. Or, if you need support, give their support line a call. Available Monday to Friday, 10am - 8pm (AEST/AEDT) 📱 1800 187 263 (for people 18 years or over).    The following services are also available 👉  Beyond Blue Support Service 📱 1300 22 4636  Lifeline 📱 13 11 14  @Kids helpline 📱 1800 55 1800 #ocdawarenessweek #OCD #ocdsupport

  The draft Advice on the National Suicide Prevention Strategy proposes a model of three domains: Prevention, Support and Critical Enablers. We need to hear from a diverse range of people to see if we have captured what Australia needs to prevent people experiencing suicidal distress. Will it work to prevent suicide in your community? Is there anything missing? Public Consultation is open until Sunday, 27th of October, less than two weeks to tell us your thoughts.  Have your say: https://lnkd.in/dVD-rK-P https://lnkd.in/gxZdjBWn Benjamin Brien Imbi Pyman Susan Edgar