47319-IEPA Suicide Prevention Infographic...IEPA “By 2030, reduce by one third premature mortality...
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“By 2030, reduce by one third premature mortalityfrom non-communicable diseases through preventionand treatment and promote mental health and well-being.”
Reduction in the suicide rate globally has been identi�edas a key indicator towards Sustainable Development Goal 3.4.2
Early Intervention
Suicidal IdeationLifetime: 29.9%Past Year: 24%
Suicide AttemptLifetime: 12-17%Past Year: 5-10%
Completed Suicide11.5 per 100,000people globally
Suicide is the secondleading cause of deathamongst youngpeople globally
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Every year there are
800,000deaths fromsuicide globally IEPA
Social media is a popular place for young people to communicateabout suicide and seek help
Informed by International experts the #chatsafe guidelines are the world’s �rstguidelines for young people to talk safely about suicide online
www.iepa.org.au
Before you postanything aboutsuicide online
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• Re�ect on how your post could a�ect other people• Consider whether there is a way to communicate that is safer or more helpful• Be aware of some of the warning signs of suicide risk • Be aware of suicide prevention resources available on the social media platform and in you local area
Sharing your ownthoughts, feelings,or experience withsuicidal behavouronline
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• There may be times when you want to share your own lived experience• Talk to a trusted adult or friend or a mental health professional before you do• Use strategies in your ‘Safety Plan’ if you have one• If feeling unsafe contact your local emergency services by phone or in person
Communicatingabout someoneyou know who isa�ected bysuicidal thoughts,feelings orbehaviour
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• Everyone is entitled to privacy, including those who die by suicide• Ask for permission to share content about another person• Talk to people directly if you are concerned by their post• Inform a trusted adult or friend and, if available professional advice
Responding tosomeone whomay be suicidal
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• Reaching out to people online can be an important source of connection• Take content about suicide seriously• Set boundaries and be clear about the type of support you are able to o�er• Always put your own wellbeing �rst• Do not put yourself in danger
Suicide deaths by age, WorldAnnual number of deaths from suicide/self-harm by age group.
1990 1995 2000 2005 2010 2015 20170
200,000
400,000
600,000
800,000
70+ years old
50-69 years old
15-49 years old
5-14 years old
Source: IHME, Global Burden of Disease (GBD) OurWorldInData.org/suicide/ • CC BY
Suicide death rate by age, WorldDeath rates from suicide measured per 100,000 individuals across various age categories. Also shown is the totaldeath rate across all ages (not age-standardized) and the age-standardized death rate. Age-standardizationassumes a constant population age & structure to allow for comparisons between countries and with time withoutthe effects of a changing age distribution within a population (e.g. aging).
1990 1995 2000 2005 2010 2015 20170
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70+ years old
50-69 years old
15-49 years oldAll agesAge-standardized
5-14 years old
Source: IHME, Global Burden of Disease (GBD) OurWorldInData.org/suicide/ • CC BY
Suicide death rates, 2017Age-standardized death rates from suicide, measured as the number of deaths per 100,000 individuals.Age-standardization assumes a constant population age & structure to allow for comparisons between countriesand with time without the effects of a changing age distribution within a population (e.g. aging).
No data 0 5 10 15 20 40 60 80 100 125 150
Source: IHME, Global Burden of Disease (GBD) OurWorldInData.org/suicide/ • CC BY
If you or a friend are in immediate danger, please contact a healthcare professional or the crisis center nearest to you.The following website provides details of Crisis Centres around the globe:https://www.iasp.info/resources/Crisis_Centres/
#EIMentalHealth #WorldMentalHealthDay #Suicideprevention #GlobalGoals
United Nations, 2019
Adapted from Lawrence et al., 2015 & WHO 2018
Robinson et al., 2016
It can be safe to chat about suicide online
SuicidePrevention
WHO 2014WHO 2014
Robinson et al., 2018
Robinson et al., 2018
www.wfmh.global www.sustainabledevelopment.un.org
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Suicidal behaviour is thought to exist along a continuum, early intervention in the continuum of suicidal behaviourtherefore should reduce suicide rates.
Sveticici & De Leo, 2012