Sorrows of society: Tackling the Aotearoa suicide crisis

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Sorrows of society: Tackling the Aotearoa suicide crisis

25 September 2024

Patrice

Dougan

pdougan@nzdoctor.co.nz

Wednesday 25 September 2024, 08:45 AM

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Patrice Dougan tackles a challenging subject for Mental Health Awareness Week [Image: Lemono on iStock]

With alarming youth suicide rates, the Government is focusing on prevention, community support and workforce growth. But, as deputy editor Patrice Dougan asks, will it be enough to address the deep-rooted challenges?

I couldn’t easily find statistics on suicide in general practice in New Zealand, but we know it’s happening This week is Mental Health Awareness

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