Beyond pyschopathology: Pathways to suicide in mentally well young adult males [ 2008-01-01 - 2011-12-31 ]

Research Project

Researchers: Prof Diego DeLeo (Chief Investigator) ,  ARC Linkage Grant LP1701000985 (Funded by) ,  Emeritus Professor Diego De Leo (Managed by)

Brief description Increased knowledge of risk factors for suicide among mentally well males can lead to better informed preventive health policies, earlier intervention and community education. The tragic impacts of suicide lead to long-term societal problems which result in disconnection and alienation, particularly for those who are left behind; findings from this study will assist development of initiatives aimed at increasing social connectedness and awareness. Also, males compose the predominant workforce in Australia and the costs saved as a result of effective prevention initiatives may be enormous, given that economic costs to suicide are estimated at 900 million dollars annually.

Notes Project Status: Completed. Funded By: ARC Discovery Projects (including Fellowship).