Dr Louise La Sala
Senior Research Fellow in Suicide Prevention
Centre for Youth Mental Health (Orygen)
30 Scholarly works
7 Projects
HIGHLIGHTS
2026
Journal article
Suicide and Self-Harm Prevention on Social Media: A Systematic Review of Interventions and User Practices (2014–2025)
DOI: 10.1016/j.chbr.2026.1010672025
Journal article
How do Australian social media users experience self-harm and suicide-related content? A National cross-sectional survey comparing young people and adults
DOI: 10.1186/s12889-025-25646-02025
Conference Proceedings
Advancing Interdisciplinary Approaches to Online Safety Research
DOI: 10.1145/3764687.37672752025
Journal article
Pathways to suicidal ideation for young people engaged in mental health care
DOI: 10.1016/j.comppsych.2025.1526112024
Research grants (ARC, NHMRC, MRFF)
Like Your Life Depends on It: Integrating Digital Interventions Into Schools to Prevent Self-Harm in Children and Adolescents
2023
Research grants (ARC, NHMRC, MRFF)
Right Here Right Now. What Are the Social Determinants and Protective Factors for Mental Illness, Suicidal Ideation and Self-Harm in Young Australians and What Are the Best Bets for Prevention?
2021
Research grants (ARC, NHMRC, MRFF)
Improving Young People's Online Safety When Talking About Suicide
RECENT SCHOLARLY WORKS
2025
Journal article
Australia's Social Media Age Limit: A "seatbelt Moment" or a Missed Opportunity for a Nuanced Approach?
DOI: 10.1027/0227-5910/a0010142025
Journal article
Young People’s Behavior, Confidence, and Safety when Communicating Online about Self-Harm and Suicide: Development and Validation of the #Chatsafe Online Safety Scale
DOI: 10.1089/cyber.2024.05582025
Journal article
Social Media and Youth Mental Health: Scoping Review of Platform and Policy Recommendations
DOI: 10.2196/720612025
Journal article
Online Safety When Considering Self-Harm and Suicide-Related Content: Qualitative Focus Group Study With Young People, Policy Makers, and Social Media Industry Professionals
DOI: 10.2196/663212024
Journal article
Can #chatsafe support parents and carers beyond Australia? A qualitative study
DOI: 10.1186/s12889-024-19040-52024
Journal article
Are new digital technologies and social media causing the spike in anxiety and depression in young people?
DOI: 10.1017/dep.2023.26
RECENT PROJECTS
2024
Research grants (other domestic)
How Can Social Media Support Young People After Suicide Bereavement?
2022
Research Grant
Mitigating Cyberbullying Experiences of Younger Users on Instagram