Suicide Prevention Australia

"The truth is, what if doesn’t really matter, it doesn’t make a difference, it doesn’t change anything. All that matters is what now. " Lived Experience Network advisor Hayley Purdon reflects on the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) release of 2014 Causes of Death data (8 March 2016). Thank you so much for sharing Hayley. Read the SPA media statement - http://suicidepreventionaust.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/MEDIA-RELEASE-National-peak-body-calls-for-Australia-to-stem-the-tide-of-suicide.pdf Podcast length: 2m 24 sec. It is so important to talk openly and safely about suicide but, if listening to this triggers difficult emotions in you, please talk about how you’re feeling with a trusted family member, friend or people at one of our partner organisations. Call Lifeline on 131114, MensLine 1300 78 99 78, Suicide Call Back Service 1300 659 467 or Kids Helpline 1800 551800 FREE. Outside of Australia? Find local support http://www.iasp.info/resources/Crisis_Centres/ #suicideprevention #livedexp