The Postcard Study

INTERVENTION: This is a randomized controlled trial. The intervention is receipt of a postcard enquiring about well‐being, reminding about individual sources of help in times of crisis and containing a simple health promotion message. The postcard is received once a month for 12 months. The treatment group will receive the monthly postcard plus any treatment required. CONDITION: Suicide risk PRIMARY OUTCOME: Reduced risk of suicide as measured by reduced rates of suicidal behaviour and reduced rates of suicidal ideation. SECONDARY OUTCOME: Improved self‐esteem; improved help‐seeking; improved sense of perceived social support; reduced rates of hopelessness and reduced symptoms of depression. INCLUSION CRITERIA: 1. Young people referred to ORYGEN Youth Health with a non‐psychotic diosorder (Both males and females will be included in the study). 2. A recent or lifetime history of suicide risk as indicated by suicidal ideation or behaviour (including suicide attempts). 3. Resident in the Northwestern metropolitan region of Melbourne.