#chatsafe - a young person's guide to communicating safely online about self-harm and suicide

#chatsafe is a suicide prevention program that aims to empower and equip young people to communicate safely online about self-harm and suicide. In 2018, Orygen developed the world’s first evidence-based guidelines for young people to communicate safely online about suicide.

In collaboration with international organisations, Orygen has made these guidelines available in different languages. These are also supported by a suite of complementary resources for parents, educators, and bereaved communities.

Who is this guide for?
Although these guidelines are designed to support safe peer to peer online communication about self-harm and suicide among young people, it can be useful for anyone creating or consuming online content related to self-harm or suicide.

Specific resources have also been developed for parents and carers, educators, and communities impacted by suicide. You can access these on the Orygen website(opens in a new window).