Suicide in Australia

What are the highest risk populations for suicide in Australia? What can be done about reducing this risk at the community and policy levels?

Focus on the following 3 risk populations: Indigenous Australians, Men, and people living with mental illness

IMPORTANT: 8 of 10 references have to be from the unti materials. Please DO NOT accept this order if you can not use the 8 references provided below:

MAIN REFERENCE ( to be used throughout the essay)
Title: Social work practice in mental health: An introduction
Author: Bland, Robert., Drake, Gabrielle. & Drayton, John.
ISBN: 1-003-14891-3; 0-367-71004-8
Edition: 3rd ed.
Publication Date: 2021
Publisher: Routledge
Place of Publication: New York

Title: Social work treatment : interlocking theoretical approaches
ISBN: 9780190239596
Edition: Sixth edition.
Publication Date: 2017 – 2017
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Place of Publication: New York, NY

Further required referencing:

Title: Mental health social work
Author: Martin, Jennifer, author.
ISBN: 9781760412852
Edition: Third edition.
Publication Date: 2017 – 2017
Publisher: Ginninderra Press
Place of Publication: Port Adelaide, [South Australia

Title: Creating a culturally safe space when teaching Aboriginal content in social work: A scoping review
Author: Fernando, Terrina. & Bennett, Bindi.
Journal Title: Australian Social Work
ISSN: 0312407X
Publication Date: 2019-01-02
Volume: 72
Issue: 1
Start page: 47 End page: 61
DOI: 10.1080/0312407X.2018.1518467

Chapter Title: A conceptual framework for the diversity/resiliency formulation
Title: Strengthening the DSM: Incorporating resilience and cultural competence
Book Author: Petrovich, Anne. & Garcia, Betty.
Chapter Number: 1
ISBN: 0826126626; 9780826126627
Edition: 2nd ed.
Start page: 1 End page: 28

Chapter Title: Mental Health as Spiritual Health: Toward a New Understanding of a Healing Approach
Chapter Author: Joe Williams and Phill Pallas
Title: Aboriginal Fields of Practice.
Book Author: Prehn, Jacob.
ISBN: 9781352012293

Title: Working Together: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Mental Health and Wellbeing Principles and Practice
Author: Dudgeon, P., Milroy, H., & Walker, R.
Publication Date: 2014
Publisher: Telethon Institute for Child Health Research/Kulunga Research Network.
Place of Publication: West Perth, WA:

https://www.creativespirits.info/aboriginalculture/people/aboriginal-suicide-rates

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
The assessment will be assessed according to the following criteria:

Demonstrated understanding of the unit material. (A minimum of 8 references from this unit accurately integrated into your essay) (Weight: 20%)
Definition, discussion and critique of key concepts in the question (Weight: 20%)
Your own viewpoint is clearly expressed and linked to evidence (Weight: 20%)
Use of appropriate theory (Weight: 20%)
Correct grammar, spelling, referencing and timely submission (Weight: 20%)

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