Prof Mathew Spittal in conversation with ABC News

Prof Matthew Spittal in conversation with ABC News

Research in suicide rates to help lead preventive measures

Early findings in a joint research project between the Victorian Coroners Court and MSPGH indicates the state's suicide rate has not increased in recent years. In conversation with ABC News, MSPGH Professor Matthew Spittal, explained that their research aims to separate random fluctuations in suicide data from any significant, long-term trends or changes. It is believed that this methodology of analysing suicide rates could provide real-time data to inform preventive measures.