Time for a male suicide prevention action plan
MRT will today join Glen Poole, CEO of the Australian Men’s Health Forum to launch our shared report into male suicide in Tasmania. unfortunately the statistics speak for themselves, and show we need to change course, to think differently about addressing male suicide.
Rates of male suicide have increased over the last 30 years. Tasmania has the highest rate in the nation. Most men have sought assistance in the lead-up to their suicide, and many suicide prevention services are not reaching men in the way they could.
The report will be formally launched at 10 am, Friday 9 September, at Men's Resources Tasmania office, care of Neighbourhood Houses Tasmania, 16b Elmsleigh Road, Derwent Park, TAS 7009.
We’re hosting a webinar outlining the case for a Male Suicide Action Plan in Tasmania held at 1.30 pm. For more details see: www.menshealthconnected.com
Media Inquiries:
Australian Men's Health Forum:
Email Kim Trengove at kim@amhf.org.au or Glen Poole at glen@amhf.org.au
Call Glen Poole on 0419 319140
Men's Resources Tasmania:
Contact Jonathan Bedloe at info@mrtasmania.org or call 0429 581 095
Many of us are affected by suicide. If you need assistance
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