The latest issue of the SPINZ Newsletter is now available in PDF or web page format. They bring you a variety of articles that will appeal to a range of people working or interested in suicide prevention, as well as an article aimed at assisting the media with its reporting of suicide.
Links in this contents list take you to the web pages:
Always something better round the corner – Kurt didn’t grow up in an idyllic family setting – he offers insight into how to turn your life around when things aren’t so rosy.
Making suicide support sites more visible – Pro-suicide websites show up more commonly than support sites for people searching the net for suicide information. A group of Wellington researchers suggests ways to turn this around.
When a colleague takes his own life... – Radio host Mike Puru talks on video about the day he lost his colleague to suicide and how he and his colleagues dealt with the fallout.
Empowering rangatahi, strengthening communities – Michael Naera listens to what communities need, and helps them build on their strengths. Find out how he and Kia Piki te Ora are doing this for communities across the Lakes District and beyond.
Preventing suicide: it begins with you – Lifeline urges people to take its ASIST first aid course in suicide prevention.
Go, Think, Stop: a quick guide for reporters – We introduce the media to a simple “traffic light” guide for reporting on suicide
Latest suicide facts released – Take a quick look at the latest official New Zealand suicide statistics.
New books & research – A selection of the latest research and books available from the Mental Health Foundation’s Resource & Information Service.
Mauri ora
Moira Clunie and Witi Ashby
Suicide Prevention Information Development Manager and Development Manager Māori
Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand
