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About Suicide Risk & Help-Seeking support

Men in Australia die by suicide at three times the rate of women. This is not because men experience more mental health difficulties, but because they are less likely to seek help early, less likely to talk about emotional pain, and more likely to use more lethal means when in crisis. Stigma around men's mental health, combined with social expectations of stoicism and self-reliance, creates significant barriers to help-seeking that can have devastating consequences. Breaking through that stigma starts with recognising that seeking help is not weakness but intelligence, an acknowledgement that struggling alone is not the only option. Therapy for men at elevated risk of suicide focuses on building a genuine therapeutic relationship, developing a safety plan, addressing underlying mental health concerns, and connecting men with reasons for living and social support. In Australia, Lifeline (13 11 14) and the Suicide Call Back Service (1300 659 467) provide 24/7 support. MATES in Construction provides peer-based suicide prevention in the building industry. Beyond Blue and Man Therapy offer accessible mental health resources designed with men in mind. GPs can initiate a Mental Health Treatment Plan and provide referrals for subsidised psychological support.