3,000+ Australians die by suicide annually; open conversations can help prevent it, with resources like Lifeline and 13YARN available.

Over 3,000 Australians die by suicide annually, but open conversations can help prevent it, according to Clare Leslie from the Illawarra Shoalhaven Suicide Prevention Collaborative. Engaging loved ones about their well-being can foster support. Resources like Lifeline and 13YARN are available for help. World Suicide Prevention Day on September 10 encourages this dialogue and aims to address the stigma surrounding suicide, emphasizing that situational distress often plays a role.

September 09, 2024
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