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World Mental Health Day with Dr Sandersan Onie from the Black Dog Institute

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October marks the start of Mental Health Month, with today being ‘World Mental Health Day’ by the World Health Organization, it is an opportunity to spread awareness on mental health issues. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, nearly 43% of Australian adults have experienced a mental disorder at some point in their life (ABS, 2024). Thus, it is important that efforts are taken to amplify mental health support available.


The Black Dog Institute


The Black Dog Institute is a not-for-profit organisation that is leading the research into suicide prevention across the lifespan (from childhood to adulthood). Their motto ‘Better Mental Health’, is championed by an innovative approach to understanding suicide with a data-driven and holistic view. EdgeRed was proud to support them by contributing data insights to further their mission.


To learn more about the Black Dog Institute and what they are doing in the mental health space, we sat down with Dr Sandersan Onie to discuss the following topics:

  • Introduction to the Black Dog Institute and its mission

  • The importance of mental health in today’s society

  • The current challenges to suicide prevention

  • The Black Dog Institute’s initiatives to address these challenges

  • The future of suicide prevention


You can watch the full interview here. The following video contains mentions of suicide and mental health struggles, which some listeners may find distressing. Listener discretion is advised.



One Foot Forward

In addition to their incredible research work, the Black Dog Institute is hosting an initiative: ‘One Foot Forward’ in order to rally Australians to join a solidarity walk for Mental Health Month, in order to raise funds to support Australians impacted by mental illness. Register here.

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A special thank you to Dr Sandersan Onie from the Black Dog Institute for this incredibly enlightening discussion. 


Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Black Dog Institute and what is its mission?

The Black Dog Institute is a leading not-for-profit organization in Australia dedicated to understanding and preventing mental health issues, particularly suicide. Their mission is to promote ‘Better Mental Health’ through innovative research, education, and support services that address mental health challenges across all age groups. They take a holistic approach to suicide prevention, focusing on both the individual and community levels.

How can I get involved?

Why is Mental Health Month important, and how can I contribute to the conversation?

 

About EdgeRed

EdgeRed is an Australian boutique consultancy specialising in data and analytics. We draw value and insights through data science and artificial intelligence to help companies make faster and smarter decisions.


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