Evidence shows that overall, LGBTQA+ young people experience higher rates of mental ill-health, suicidal thoughts and behaviour, as compared with their heterosexual and cisgender peers. These experiences are compounded by poor access to and engagement with services, and services which are often poorly equipped to cater to their specific needs.
We will be joined by lead investigator, Dr Penelope Strauss, Senior Research Fellow in Youth Suicide Prevention and Oliver Keane, Training Coordinator at The Kids Research Institute Australia (previously Telethon Kids Institute) to discuss the latest updates in the implementation of their Suicide prevention guidelines for LGBTQA+ young people.
These guidelines outline best practice for suicide prevention in LGBTQA+ young people, targeting both clinical and community service providers. Implementation of these guidelines in service settings throughout Australia has the potential to improve the care received by LGBTQA+ young people who are experiencing suicidal ideation and/or engaging in suicidal behaviours.
WEBINAR DETAILS:
WHEN? Tuesday, 12th November at 1-2 pm (AEDT - Sydney time)
WHERE? Via ZOOM
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More about our guest speakers...
Penelope Strauss (she/her) |
Penelope Strauss (she/her) is a Senior Research Fellow in Youth Suicide Prevention at The Kids Research Institute Australia and an adjunct research fellow at the University of Western Australia. Penelope received her Master of Public Health and PhD from the University of Western Australia. Her current research aims to decrease rates of suicidality among LGBTQA+ young people in Australia and she has an overarching interest in equity issues. Recently she developed and launched suicide prevention guidelines for LGBTQA+ young people, targeted at clinical and community service providers – the first of their kind in Australia. She also led the Trans Pathways project, the seminal study conducted on the mental health of trans young people in Australia and the barriers experienced when accessing medical and mental health services. |
Oliver Keane (he/they) |
Oliver Keane (he/they) is a Training Coordinator at The Kids Research Institute Australia. Oliver is a queer educator and community health advocate, located on Kaurna Land in the Adelaide Hills. Oliver has a Bachelor of Education and Bachelor of Arts, specialising in English and Health Education. He has worked in education, mental health, and sexual health organisations, and in most of his roles have focused on LGBTQIA+ young people and their access to affirming spaces. He has experience training a wide range of clinical and education professionals, and enjoys creating engaging and impactful learning for those who have an important impact on queer young people. |