Manual of Resources for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Suicide Prevention

Racism and social and emotional wellbeing

Young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people describe how racism affects them. Source: Headspace

More Suggested Resources

Short video documentary featuring Indigenous NRL players, community leaders and people with lived experience of suicide. Source: Queensland and Aboriginal and Islander Health Council

This iOS app allows people to customise a safety plan for use in times of distress, with reminders of reasons to live and ways to stay safe. While the app is for use by anyone potentially at risk of suicide, Indigenous people with lived experience contributed to its design, and it can be readily configured to include Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community supports and images. Source: beyondblue

Yarning about Mental Health These videos from Menzies School of Health Research, contains strength-based messages around mental health and wellbeing. It also highlights the importance of culture, family and community in maintaining good mental health and provides tools that can be used to promote wellbeing. The video was developed with First Nations Australians in the Northern Territory.

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