Preventing Suicide In Youth

Creating safe conversations and early support for young people in crisis

Preventing Suicide in Youth (PSY) is one of In2Life’s original initiatives, established to advocate, educate and provide support in response to the serious and complex issue of youth suicide.

Each year, more Australian males die by suicide than in road accidents — a confronting statistic that highlights the urgent need for open dialogue, awareness and early intervention. Despite its prevalence, suicide often remains a hidden issue due to social and cultural stigma, leading to limited public understanding and underinvestment in community-based prevention programs.

PSY began after a series of youth suicides, when two 18-year-olds created a Facebook group called Coming Together to Prevent Youth Suicide. The group quickly grew to over 17,000 members, showing that young people are willing and eager to reach out, connect, and support one another when given a safe space to do so.

Through PSY, In2Life provides online guidance and community moderation to ensure these spaces remain supportive, respectful and linked to professional help where needed. The initiative continues to raise awareness, build digital communities of care, and advocate for early intervention as a critical component of suicide prevention.

For immediate support, contact:

• Lifeline: 13 11 14
• Suicide Call Back Service: 1300 659 467
• Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800
• eHeadspace: www.eheadspace.org.au

Join the conversation: Preventing Youth Suicide Facebook Group