Mount Isa Suicide Prevention Network

Just letting everyone know that this page will be closed down at the end of this week.
The network will look at getting a new page up and running as an organisation as soon as they can.

A really good video showing the subtle signs of suicidal ideation.

Early Signs Of Passive Su***de Ideation

MISPN meeting will be held at selectability office (entrance is at the rear of the building) on the 29th May at 3pm. For an invite to attend on Teams please PM your email address to receive link.

MISPN meeting will be held on the 24th of this month at 3pm at selectability office, 9 West Street or via teams invite. If you would like to get involved please PM and an invite will be sent.

Life can be hard and exhausting sometimes.

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All set for the Su***de Loss Support Group

As we know Christmas can be a lonely time for some people. So please take time out over this holiday period to check on family and friends. Don't forget to also look after yourself!

If you or a person you feel is in need of help, please see below for help line for support.

13YARN-13 92 76
Beyond Blue 1300 224 636
DV Connect - Women's Line 1800 811 811
Gambling Helpline 1800 858 858
Headspace Helpline 1800 650 890
Health Direct - 24hr health advice 1800 022 222
Kids Helpline (5-25 yrs) 1800 551 800
Lifeline 13 11 14
Mensline 1300 789 978
Relationship Australia 1300 364 277
Su***de Call Back Service 1300 659 467
Open Arms, Veterans & Families Counselling 1800 011 046

Becoming a parent is a joyous time, but it can also bring feelings of stress, exhaustion, anxiety and uncertainty.

From checking in to offering practical help around the house, here’s how you can support your friends and family.

Read the full article, featuring more tips, at https://bit.ly/3GonF88

You're Invited!

Beyond Blue CEO Georgie Harman is joining The Barefoot Investor, Scott Pape, to discuss their top tips for managing mental health and wellbeing during the holiday season. In this 60 minute webinar you'll learn how to:

💙 Maintain your mental wellbeing with a plan that works for you
💙 Take time to check in on yourself
💙 Stay on an even footing when life gets busy and stress starts to mount.

Join the webinar on Wednesday 6 December from 11.30am - 12.30pm. Register now at bit.ly/40YcUTh

Closing soon! 5pm 8 Dec 2023
We are transitioning from Joint Committees to individual State and Territory Committees to enable input at a local/community level. You are invited to submit an EOI to participate in a Committee.

Find out more and how to apply 👇
https://www.su***depreventionaust.org/expressions-of-interest-for-state-and-territory-committees/

Be su***de aware with CALM Care
1/2 Day workshop for everyone. Learn the simple steps of checking in with someone who might not be doing so well and seen your help. A conversation can save a life.
For more details please contact Libby Coleman on 0459 872 449 or email: [email protected]

As we continue through , and a busy October, this is a good reminder to stop, check in with yourself, and practice for your health, happiness, and wellbeing.

Research shows mindfulness can even have a positive effect on our brain function. When you're feeling anxious or overwhelmed, this simple 5,4,3,2,1 technique can bring your mind back to the present and help you to feel calm.

Try it next time you need to re-focus and strive to notice small details that you would usually tune out. 🧡

Support is always available.
Whether you have had a tough day, need someone to listen, or want to chat.
Reach out to Lifeline 13 11 14, Beyond Blue 1300 224 636, or Su***de Call Back Service 1300 659 467 for 24/7 crisis support.

https://ow.ly/uocg50ONIay

"We know that an essential part of closing the gap in the su***de rate is addressing the imbalance of power and influence that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have in the decisions governments make about their communities. The Voice to Parliament will help make this change." - read full statement here: https://rosesintheocean.com.au/voice-to-parliament-statement-by-roses-in-the-ocean/

Kindness comes in many forms - listening is one of the most powerful 💙

When we're included and respected on decision-making that impacts us, our mental health is better for it. That's what's at stake for First Nations Peoples at the upcoming referendum, and that's why we wholeheartedly support a Voice to Parliament.

Constant news coverage and debate on the Voice can be overwhelming. Regardless of how you’re planning to vote, we’re here to support you. Find a support option that’s right for you at beyondblue.org.au/get-support, or call 13YARN to talk with an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Crisis Supporter.

A message from Su***de Prevention Australia’s CEO, Nieves Murray, on World Su***de Prevention Day.

Today, I’d like to acknowledge the suffering su***de brings when it touches our lives. We are brought together by lived and living experience and are unified by hope.

World Su***de Prevention Day is an important reminder to work together to prevent su***de, raise awareness and encourage conversations. It’s also a reminder that we can do this every day.

Whether it’s upskilling by participating in su***de prevention training, educating yourself on the impact of su***de on our local communities, or making time to check in with those around you to have a meaningful conversation – we can all make a difference.

Each year over 3,000 people die by su***de and around 65,000 attempt to take their life. Behind every number is a face, and a network of family, friends and colleagues that are impacted.

Fortunately, more people than ever are reaching out for support. We need to make sure that those in distress can receive timely access to quality care.

As the peak body for su***de prevention, we will continue to work closely with our members across the sector to improve the quality of services and programs, influence policy reform, and lead knowledge sharing.

Every life lost to su***de is a tragedy.
Let’s continue to work together to save lives and share messages of hope.

***deprevention

If you or someone you know needs support, please contact Lifeline 13 11 14, Beyond Blue 1300 224 636, or Su***de Call Back Service 1300 659 467 for 24/7 crisis support.

We all have a role to play in preventing su***de.
In Australia, su***de is a leading cause of maternal death during pregnancy and the first year after birth. We must stay connected and look out for those who are pregnant or new parents.

In the lead up to World Su***de Prevention Day, you can learn more about this by reading our member, PANDA's 'Perinatal su***de: signs, safety and support options' resource.

https://ow.ly/qjbx50PEbEr

If you or someone you know needs support, please contact Lifeline 13 11 14, Beyond Blue 1300 224 636, or Su***de Call Back Service 1300 659 467 for 24/7 crisis support.

Mental Health First Aid Training
DATE: 4th & 5th October 2023
TIME: 9am to 4pm
COST: Free
WHERE: Mount Isa Neighbourhood Centre, Facilitators - Julie Anderson & Denise Price
Email: [email protected]

International Overdose Awareness Day
International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD) is the world’s largest annual campaign to end overdose, remember without stigma those who have died from overdose, and acknowledge the grief of the family and friends left behind.

The IOAD 2023 theme “Recognizing those people who go unseen” is about acknowledging people in our communities who are affected by overdose but might go unseen in the crisis.

https://www.overdoseday.com/

Read Su***de Prevention Australia's policy position on .

Published in May 2022 and developed in consultation with our members and lived experience panel, it highlights the connection between socioeconomic status and deaths by su***de. The position calls on Federal Government to improve access and equity of Australia’s social security system to better support people experiencing financial distress.

Read more: https://ow.ly/1n8n50PBJkX

The International Association for Su***de Prevention is delighted to be hosting the 32nd IASP World Congress in Piran, Slovenia from 19th - 23rd September 2023. Registration is currently still open and will close on 17th September 2023; if you have not registered yet, don't miss this opportunity.

*Virtual registration is available.

More info: https://www.iasp.info/piran2023/

Roses in the Ocean is proud to be a sponsor of this important event.

Are you currently experiencing ? Take part in this anonymous research study to help us to understand the nature of burnout and improve future treatments.

If you are interested, the research project is looking for people who want to take part in this research and who are:

🔶 18-65 years old
🔶 Self-identify as currently experiencing burnout
🔶 Willing to complete an anonymous questionnaire
🔶 Fluent in written and spoken English

Find out more 👉 https://bit.ly/3p2fPfe

Mount Isa Su***de Prevention Network will be holding an Out of the Shadows Walk for
World Su***de Prevention Day on the 11th September 2023
Designated route:
Start Location - Ada St car park (Jctn Gray & Ada sts)
8am - Participants may arrive from this time – registration and debrief
9am – Walk commences
Route – Top of Gray St, onto and staying on Rodeo Drive, heading West, through Simpson St roundabout, through Camooweal St roundabout, through Miles St roundabout, end of Rodeo Drive and left into West St.
9:30 (no later than) - Concluding at Council Civic Centre Lawn

If you would to be involved or join the MISPN network please contact myself via PM for more information. ***depreventionaustralia