Julia Gillard Instagram – Every death by suicide is a tragedy that leaves loved ones agonising over what might have been. But we do know that certain supports – offered in the right way, at the right time – can help to keep some of the most at-risk people safe.
Those who are admitted to hospital after a suicide attempt are at significant risk of trying to end their lives again. For too long, people have been discharged from hospital without effective follow-up and wrap-around support, often returning to the same life circumstances that very likely contributed to their attempt.
As Australia works to establish a system of universal aftercare, @beyondblue is sharing what we’re learning through the development of our ‘The Way Back Support Service’, which offers people hope after a suicide attempt. It does this by providing a proactive, tailored program built on safety planning, personal connection and integration with community and clinical services.
It’s great to see our leaders acknowledge a system of universal aftercare is urgently needed. Now it’s time to deliver the best possible model.
At @BeyondBlue, we’re sharing the lessons we’ve learnt from scaling up our effective aftercare model, The Way Back Support Service, in the hope it will support the effort to build a national system. http://bitly.ws/s7xI | Posted on 10/Jun/2022 05:08:42
