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Suicide highlighted on Prevention Day

Australians are being encouraged to open up about suicide and mental health on World Suicide Prevention Day.

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By Jan Fran


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Each year thousands of Australians try to kill themselves, and many succeed.

For those touched by suicide, it can be a difficult thing to talk about.

Monday is World Suicide Prevention Day, and Australians are being encouraged to open up about suicide and mental health.

Jeannette Francis reports.


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