Nicholas Procter

Former Iraqi President Barham Salih to lead UN refugee agency Barham Salih, a former Iraqi president who fled persecution under Saddam Hussein, has been appointed the next U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees, breaking the tradition of selecting leaders mainly fr...

Former Iraqi President Barham Salih to lead UN refugee agency www.reuters.com/world/middle...

Digital Interventions May Help to Reach More Suicidal People The big question in suicide prevention is how we can reach people at risk who would not normally seek professional help. There are new exciting developments.

A one-size-fits-all approach (characteristic of some approaches) does not work in suicide prevention. What matters is connecting with the story into suicide- as the person sees it, recognising that every person and their inner experience of distress is unique. www.psychologytoday.com/au/blog/the-...

Concepts of person-centred care and consumer-directed care in mental health are two distinct but intertwined concepts that have potential to redistribute knowledge and power between healthcare providers and consumers. Here we explain onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

Concepts of person-centred care and consumer-directed care in mental health are two distinct but intertwined concepts that have potential to redistribute knowledge and power between healthcare providers and consumers. Here we explain onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

YouTube video by PBS NewsHour Why many men struggle to maintain deep male friendships later in life

Men’s lack of deep, close friendships has been in the spotlight lately. A recent Pew Research Center study found that 54% of women say they turn to a friend for emotional support, but only 38% of men say they do. www.youtube.com/watch?v=EmWS...

#Ausmedia professionals now have access to a new guide featuring advice to support sensitive, respectful and safe communication about #suicide and mental health concerns in #LGBTIQA+ communities.
Access this free resource: bit.ly/3ZCxucr

Join host Temitayo Eniola Omigbule with Professor Taiwo Lateef Sheikh and Merab Mulindi as they explore the vital role communities play in mental well-being and suicide prevention, highlighting local engagement, cultural support and grassroots initiatives.

Listen: https://bit.ly/3Y2jMON

David Byrne: Tiny Desk Concert In matching, brilliant blue suits, David Byrne and his band squeeze behind the Desk to perform four songs, including Talking Heads' "Life During Wartime."

The best thing I have seen today. In matching, brilliant blue suits, David Byrne and his band squeeze behind the Desk to perform four songs, including Talking Heads' "Life During Wartime." www.npr.org/2025/12/01/g...

For many people with acute mental illness, ‘hospital in the home’ means living well in the community Australia’s response to mental illness is still hospital-centric. Treating more patients in their homes is a step in the right direction.

For many people with acute mental illness, ‘hospital in the home’ means living well in the community theconversation.com/for-many-peo...

A fantastic speech from outgoing Vice Chancellor David Lloyd as we say farewell to @UniversitySA to become Adelaide University from 2026. Thanking >5000 staff, thousands more students, and much much more. #FareWellUniSA

Concepts of person-centred and consumer-directed care challenge traditional ways in which #mentalhealth care is understood and delivered. Here we discuss tensions that are theoretical, legislative and cultural- plus ways to address them across the system. onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

Concepts of person-centred and consumer-directed care challenge traditional ways in which #mentalhealth care is understood and delivered. Here we discuss tensions that are theoretical, legislative and cultural- plus ways to address them across the system. onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

Join us on 26 November for the official launch of the IASP Social Determinants of Suicide Special Interest Group. Co-Chairs, Dr Eve Griffin, Dr Lay San Too & Assoc Prof Angela Rintoul will share the SIG’s mission, research insights, and invite members to join. Register: https://bit.ly/4oYeeRn

A fantastic speech from outgoing Vice Chancellor David Lloyd as we say farewell to @UniversitySA to become Adelaide University from 2026. Thanking >5000 staff, thousands more students, and much much more. #FareWellUniSA

Concepts of person-centred and consumer-directed care challenge traditional ways in which #mentalhealth care is conceived and is delivered. Here we discuss tensions - theoretical, legislative and cultural- plus ways to address them across the system. onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

Concepts of person-centred and consumer-directed care challenge traditional ways in which #mentalhealth care is conceived and is delivered. Here we discuss tensions - theoretical, legislative and cultural- plus ways to address them across the system. onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

New Publication in Crisis journal. Here we review and map the current literature base for trauma-informed approaches to suicide prevention across all levels of prevention, settings, and population groups. econtent.hogrefe.com/doi/10.1027/...

New Publication in Crisis journal. Here we review and map the current literature base for trauma-informed approaches to suicide prevention across all levels of prevention, settings, and population groups. econtent.hogrefe.com/doi/10.1027/...

Great to co-present “Better Together: Elevating Physical Health in Mental Health Care” alongside Hannah Albanese today. We described development of a new Chief Psychiatrist Physical Health Standard for integrated person centred physical healthcare for people experiencing mental health conditions.

Great to co-present “Better Together: Elevating Physical Health in Mental Health Care” alongside Hannah Albanese today. We described development of a new Chief Psychiatrist Physical Health Standard for integrated person centred physical healthcare for people experiencing mental health conditions.

‘Everything would have gone a lot better if someone had listened to me’. Interviews with people on the experience of attending the Emergency Department with a #mentalhealth concern. Recommendations for improvement are provided. #OpenAccess #Publication. onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....

‘Everything would have gone a lot better if someone had listened to me’. Interviews with people on the experience of attending the Emergency Department with a #mentalhealth concern. Recommendations for improvement are provided. #OpenAccess #Publication. onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....

Watch presentations on suicide and self-harm prevention by our Professor Sir Louis Appleby and Professor Nav Kapur, and from professional and lived experience contributors to our annual NCISH conferences. You can also download our data slides. sites.manchester.ac.uk/ncish/resour...

Publishing soon in Disability & Society: Values, qualities and skills for mental health lived experience leadership in systems change in Australia. A wide ranging discussion on leadership with implications for government and non-government sector decision making and policy development.

Publishing soon in Disability & Society: Values, qualities and skills for mental health lived experience leadership in systems change in Australia. A wide ranging discussion on leadership with implications for government and non-government sector decision making and policy development.

#Ausmedia professionals now have access to a new guide featuring practical advice to support safe, sensitive communication about child and youth #suicide.
Access this free new resource here: bit.ly/4lg4SxQ

Coming soon to the International Journal of Mental Health Nursing. Disentangling tensions in the pursuit of person-centred and consumer directed care in the Australian mental healthcare context. We identify common tensions in the Australian mental healthcare landscape and ways to overcome them.

Coming soon to the International Journal of Mental Health Nursing. Disentangling tensions in the pursuit of person-centred and consumer directed care in the Australian mental healthcare context. We identify common tensions in the Australian mental healthcare landscape and ways to overcome them.

Improving communication pathways and continuity of care between the emergency department and community services for people seeking mental health care. #OpenAccess onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

Improving communication pathways and continuity of care between the emergency department and community services for people seeking mental health care. #OpenAccess onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...