If you or someone you know is in crisis, please call one of the following national helplines: Lifeline 13 11 14, Suicide Call Back Service 1300 659 467
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Letter to a church following a suicide
By Dr Richard Morrison This letter reflects some of the key pastoral care messages which would be useful following a suicide in a Christian community.
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Pastoral Care and Suicide
In Australia death by suicide is about three times more common than motor vehicle fatalities.[1] Suicide is also the leading cause of death amongst 15–44-year-old
![](https://mentalhealthinstitute.org.au/wp-content/uploads/Suicide-prevent-resources-300x200.jpg)
Suicide Prevention Resources
Marking World Suicide Prevention Day 10 September is World Suicide Prevention Day, an awareness day observed each year to encourage commitment and action to prevent
![](https://mentalhealthinstitute.org.au/wp-content/uploads/chris-300x200.jpg)
Chris’s story
Chris tells the story of her daughter Gillian who took her own life after struggling with severe mental health issues from the age of nine
![](https://mentalhealthinstitute.org.au/wp-content/uploads/Letter-to-a-church-following-a-suicide-300x200.jpg)
Letter to a church following a suicide
By Dr Richard Morrison This letter reflects some of the key pastoral care messages which would be useful following a suicide in a Christian community.
![](https://mentalhealthinstitute.org.au/wp-content/uploads/Pastoral-care-suicide-300x200.jpg)
Pastoral Care and Suicide
In Australia death by suicide is about three times more common than motor vehicle fatalities.[1] Suicide is also the leading cause of death amongst 15–44-year-old
![](https://mentalhealthinstitute.org.au/wp-content/uploads/Suicide-prevent-resources-300x200.jpg)
Suicide Prevention Resources
Marking World Suicide Prevention Day 10 September is World Suicide Prevention Day, an awareness day observed each year to encourage commitment and action to prevent
![](https://mentalhealthinstitute.org.au/wp-content/uploads/chris-300x200.jpg)
Chris’s story
Chris tells the story of her daughter Gillian who took her own life after struggling with severe mental health issues from the age of nine