The Young Men's Project (YMP) is a Youth Focus Initiative which aims to reduce male youth suicide by asking young men to come up with ideas, programs or events to make it easier for their peer group to seek help, and shift the way young men think about mental health issues.
More young men take their own lives than die in road accidents, and unlike road deaths, this trend is not declining. Despite all kinds of care, research and campaigns, the ABS reports suicide amongst young people is on the rise.
The YMP had to be different. Rather than create another message for young men, the project was designed to help young men help themselves.
