Refugees report elevated rates of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), but are relatively unlikely to seek help for their symptoms. Mental health stigma is a key barrier to help-seeking amongst refugees. We evaluated the efficacy of an online intervention in reducing self-stigma and increasing help-seeking in refugee men.

CIRCA was engaged by the National Suicide Prevention Taskforce, within the Commonwealth Department of Health, and commissioned through the Suicide Prevention Research Fund, managed by Suicide Prevention Australia, to undertake research that will help to build a better understanding about the lived experience of suicide in Australia to inform recommendations to the government. The focus of the research was on people who have attempted suicide or experienced a suicidal crisis and who are from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds. Date: 2 December 2020 Research prepared for the National Suicide Prevention Adviser and the National Suicide Prevention Taskforce, commissioned through the Suicide Prevention Research Fund, managed by Suicide Prevention Australia and through the Department of Health

Resources for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) communities This resource provides some practical tips for professionals engaging and supporting culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities to talk about suicide. The information is intended to supplement the existing ‘Conversations Matter’ resources and has been designed for people working in professional or leadership roles with communities in a range of settings. This resource was produced by Everymind in partnership with the Transcultural Mental Health Centre and included consultation with CALD community members and professionals. It was made possible by the NSW Mental Health Commission.

Culturally Responsive Suicide Prevention Training for Human Service Workers , by Queensland Transcultural Mental Health Centre

Over the past decade, people from Iraq, Syria, and Sub-Saharan Africa have been among the largest refugee groups in Australia. Despite facing higher mental health risks, many people in multicultural communities hesitate to seek help due to stigma. This research, led by Western Sydney University, was funded by Mental Health Australia as part of the Embrace Multicultural Mental Health Project. The study aimed to explore mental health stigma and help-seeking behaviors, with a focus on gender perspectives, among Arabic- and Swahili-speaking individuals in Sydney.

CALD Lived Experience Research Stage 1 Report

This study addressed the limited understanding of suicide risk and patterns among migrants in Australia. It examined national-level suicide rates and trends in the Australian population to identify migrant groups which are disproportionately affected by suicide. Visit the link to view the full study. The Lancet Regional Health-Western Pacific 2023;39:100845 Published Online 17July 2023

Suicide Prevention Australia has developed a policy position about culturally and linguistically diverse communities suicide prevention.

Queensland Transcultural Mental Health Centre provides this booklet to help you: Recognise the signs of suicide; and Talk with someone you are worried about who may be thinking about suicide or showing signs of wanting to end their life. This booklet is translated into 24 languages, including: Arabic, Chinese, Dutch, Farsi, German, Haka, Hazaragi, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Karen, Korean, Maori, Nepalese, Polish, Punjabi, Rohingya, Russian, Samoan, Somali, Spanish, Swahili, Tamil, Thai, Tigrinya, Vietnamese

International students face unique stressors, including a greater risk of depression, financial and housing stress, academic pressures, and navigating cultural and language differences far from home. These stressors, combined with barriers to seeking help, can increase their risk of suicide. Addressing these challenges requires, a multi-faceted, student-empowered approach across systems, services, and agencies. Since 2022, the International Students’ Wellbeing Taskforce, led by The Victorian Suicide Prevention and Response Office at the Victorian Department of Health, has worked to support international students’ wellbeing in Victoria. The taskforce has now concluded and has produced many valuable wellbeing and suicide prevention resources. This specific resource provides a list of Mental health, wellbeing and suicide prevention resources for Supporting international students’ wellbeing in Victoria.

Wesley LifeForce Suicide Prevention Training for Refugee and Asylum Seekers, a training by Wesley Mission.