Community Broadcasting Suicide Prevention Project - December 2015
The Community Broadcasting Association is pleased to welcome you to the December 2015 content of our national suicide prevention and mental health awareness project, developed with the support of the Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing.
Each month, our project team develops a series of 20 short radio segments designed to promote help-seeking behaviour and positive lifestyle choices, using interviews with service providers, as well as profiles of people who have successfully dealt with tough times in their lives.
This month we catch up with Lifeline CEO Pete Shmigel this month to talk about the support Lifeline can offer to people throughout the Christmas period.
We hear about new research into the stress and anxiety experienced by many new fathers.
We speak with Warren Hepworth, a fly-in fly-out worker, about the much-needed support he received from a friend at a time when he was feeling particularly low and isolated.
And screen studies scholar Fincina Hopgood joins us to look at the impacts of both positive and negative screen portrayals of people living with mental illness.
For more information on this project, please contact the Community Broadcasting Association of Australia on (02) 9310 2999, or email: [email protected]
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We catch up with Lifeline CEO Pete Shmigel to talk about the support Lifeline can offer to people throughout the Christmas period. |
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Warren Hepworth, a fly-in fly-out worker, tells how about the much-needed support he received from a friend at a time when he was feeling particularly low and isolated. |
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We hear about new beyondblue research into the stress and anxiety experienced by many new fathers. |
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Screen studies scholar Fincina Hopgood joins us to discuss a research project investigating the impacts of positive and negative screen portrayals of people living with mental illness. |
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We catch up with Susan Rosenthal from On The Line, and ask for her advice for men who have considered using the services of MensLine, but haven’t taken the first step. |
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We find out about Communities Matter, a practical online resource for local communities to use to help prevent suicide. |
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We profile the Suicide Call Back Service, which provides support and counselling for anyone affected by suicide. |
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We learn about QLife, Australia’s first nationally-oriented counselling and referral service for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex people. |
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Lifeline CEO Pete Shmigel tells us some practical things we can do to look after ourselves and make Christmas a little less stressful or lonely. |
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We encourage young people to contact Kids Helpline, a free, private and confidential, telephone and online counselling service specifically for those aged between 5 and 25. |
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Warren Hepworth, a fly-in fly-out worker in Western Australia, tells us the simple act of asking ‘are you ok?’ can make a major difference to how a friend copes with the problems they’re facing. |
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We learn about the SANE Helpline, a great place to go if you have any questions about mental illness and related topics. |
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We ask screen studies researcher Fincina Hopgood how negative or stereotypical portrayals of mental illness on our screens can impact on the well-being of people living with mental illness. |
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Ngaree Ah Kit, the chairperson of the Darwin Regional Indigenous Suicide Prevention Network, provides some advice for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community members if they’re feeling down or vulnerable. |
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We learn more about the Suicide Call Back Service, which provides support and counselling for anyone affected by suicide. |
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We catch up with Luke Martin from beyondblue, and ask him how we can encourage Dads to seek help if they’re struggling to cope with their role as a new father. |
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Sally Morris from MindOut! explains why it’s important for organisations and services to be more understanding of the needs of LGBTI people and communities. |
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Warren Hepworth, a fly-in fly-out worker in Western Australia, speaks about the role mates can play in asking each other if they’re okay. |
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Lifeline CEO Pete Shmigel tells us the importance of reaching out to each other and supporting those who may need extra help to cope this holiday season. |
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CEO Jono Nicholas explains why ReachOut.com is relevant for young people who prefer to access information and support online, including those living in rural and remote parts of Australia. |
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