Five of the leading voices in male suicide prevention will get together for a “Big Debate” next week as they wrestle with the question “How Do We Make Male Suicide a National Priority?”

The University of Sydney’s Brain and Mind Centre has forecast a significant surge in suicides as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Social isolation from COVID19 (coronavirus) needs to be carefully managed to avoid an increase in male suicide deaths, Australia’s peak body for men’s health has warned.

The back drop of sport is once again being used to champion mental health awareness with at risk males - on a large scale.

Following its exploration into social and economic trends likely to impact suicide numbers, Suicide Prevention Australia is hosting a panel discussion in Brisbane at the end of the month to tackle themes raised in its white paper, Turning points: imagine a world without suicide.

The Australian Men’s Health Forum (AMHF) has welcomed Government plans to tackle suicides in veterans and Australian Defence Force personnel.

“If people were dying of cancer, or we had the coronavirus, it would be a national emergency, yet nothing is being done." So says Ballarat mental health advocate Andrew Collins, in a stinging criticism of the Government’s announcement of $64m funding for suicide prevention.

Building and construction industry fund group Incolink has released a powerful video encouraging men to reach out if they are struggling.

Three in four suicides are men, yet most Government spending on suicide prevention is targeted at women, according to analysis by the Australian Men’s Health Forum (AMHF).

The Prime Minister’s Suicide Prevention Adviser has appointed an Expert Advisory Group (EAG) that includes at least one member who will advocate for more focus to be placed on male suicide prevention.