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healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/kessler-10-k10-assessment-form
The Kessler (K10) measure is a 10-item self-report questionnaire intended to yield a global measure of 'psychological distress' based on questions about the level of anxiety and depressive symptoms in the most recent 4-week period. K-10 WHO Copyright and Citation K-10 WHO Copyright and Citation The K6/K10 scales are available for unrestricted use. Please include the copyright and the citation to the source publication: © Ronald C. Kessler, PhD. All rights reserved. Kessler, R.C., Barker, P.R., Colpe, L.J., Epstein, J.F., Gfroerer, J.C., Hiripi, E., Howes, M.J, Normand, S-L.T., Manderscheid, R.W., Walters, E.E., Zaslavsky, A.M. (2003). Screening for serious mental illness in the general population . Archives of General Psychiatry, 60(2), 184-189. The main webpage for the scales is: www.hcp.med.harvard.edu/ncs/k6_scales.php For an overview of the K6/K10 scales, see: Puac-Polanco, V., Ziobrowski, H.N., Zainal, N.H., Sampson, N.A., Kessler, R.C. (2023). K10 and K6 Scales. In: Krägeloh, C.U., Alyami, M., Medvedev, O.N. (Eds.) International Handbook of Behavioral Health Assessment (pp. 1-30). Cham, Switzerland: Springer Cham.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/in-case-of-emergency-if-you-experience-suicidal-thoughts
01 Jul 2021... Information on emergency contact details if you experience suicidal thoughts.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/chatsafe-for-parents-and-carers
01 Feb 2022... The topics of suicide and self-harm will appear in many facets of a young person's life and it can be difficult for parents to approach these topics. #chatsafe for parents and carers is designed to guide parents and carers when they're having conversations about suicide with the young people in their lives.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/supporting-a-person-in-your-community-who-is-suicidal
01 Nov 2020... This booklet is to help you to recognise the signs of suicide and to talk with someone you are worried about who may be thinking about suicide or showing signs of wanting to end their life.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/what-happens-now
This short brochure explains the things you need to know immediately after the death of a loved one is reported to the coroner.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/chatsafe-for-educators
A guide to how teachers can support safe online communication about suicide.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/supporting-a-person-in-your-community-who-is-suicidal-0
This booklet is to help you to: • Recognise the signs of suicide; and • Talk with someone you are worried about who may be thinking about suicide or showing signs of wanting to end their life. Most of the time, people who think about suicide don’t want to end their life, but they want the emotional pain (or the physical pain) to stop. Talking to someone about suicide is not easy. Knowing how to ask about suicide may help save someone’s life.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/kessler-10-k10-brochure-whose-recovery-and-outcome-are-they-anyway
This brochure provides information about consumer self-assessment in mental health. It includes information about the Kessler 10 and how it will be used, as well as the Consumer Wellness Plan.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/supporting-parents-and-families-the-mental-health-and-well-being-of-children-and-young
This brochure will help you to become aware of the warning signs of mental health problems, the importance of seeking early help and the ways you can help support your child or young person.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/chatsafe-global
31 Dec 2018... In 2018, Orygen developed the world’s first evidence-based guidelines for young people to communicate safely online about suicide. In collaboration with a number of international organisations, we have now translated guidelines for young people across the world.
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