Having a mental illness is one of the highest risk factors for suicide and self-harm. In fact, suicide is one of the main causes of premature death among people with mental illness.

New research by SANE Australia finds that many of those who attempt suicide do not receive the help they need to reduce the risk of further attempts. For example, only 20% are provided with a crisis plan of what to do if feeling suicidal again. The new SANE Research Bulletin - Suicide, self-harm and mental illness – also reveals strategies which people who experience suicidal thinking find useful to get help and support, and contains four major recommendations for action to improve services and help save lives. See the media release or view the full Research Bulletin here.