Sat Sep 07 19:12:49 UTC 2024: – Three in four Australians are feeling elevated distress compared to last year
– 80% of suicide prevention providers require more funding
– Clive Blackie’s wife Linda describes his struggle with mental health before his suicide in 2005
– Reports show overburdened and under-resourced mental health system
– Calls for more resources and support for those in distress, especially as suicide rates are increasing
– Government working on National Suicide Prevention Strategy, but immediate action is needed
– Mental health advocates calling for real-time suicide data and increased support for those in need
– Linda Kearley has dedicated her life to suicide awareness and prevention after her husband’s death
Linda felt let down after her husband died by suicide. Two decades later, people are still falling through the cracks
Linda felt let down after her husband died by suicide. Two decades later, people are still falling through the cracks
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