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NITV News - Academic draws attention to impact of mental health issues on Indigenous communities

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Indigenous suicide rates are at an all time high, with children as young as 11 taking their own lives. That's why we are being encouraged to stop and think about our mental health throughout the month of October, and build awareness within our families and communities. NITV News Journalist Tara Callinan has more.
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