An individual-level study of suicide method substitution over time [ 2011 - 2014 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Jane Pirkis (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr Lyle Gurrin ,  A/Pr Matthew Miller ,  A/Pr Matthew Spittal ,  Prof David Studdert

Brief description This study will explore patterns of suicide methods _ e.g., whether people who attempt suicide by hanging make subsequent attempts in the following month, and, if so, whether they use the same or different methods. It will track anonymised patients who have been hospitalised for a suicide attempt in 3 Australian states to determine the extent, method and outcome of any subsequent attempts. The study will inform questions about ïbest betsÍ in terms of restricting access to means of suicide.

Funding Amount $AUD 218,122.34

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant