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Talking To Children About Suicide

  • by Bruce Rickard
  • Posted on October 18, 2018August 2, 2019

Why start a conversation about suicide? It’s hard for parents to know whether they should…

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Suicide in a Family Changes Everything

  • by Bruce Rickard
  • Posted on October 12, 2018August 6, 2019

Journalist Martin Scarsden, the central character in Chris Hammer’s bestselling novel ‘Scrublands’ is on assignment…

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With Suicide Rates Trending Upwards, What Can We Do To Help?

  • by Bruce Rickard
  • Posted on September 29, 2018August 3, 2019

There were 3128 suicide deaths in Australia in 2017, according to the ABS Causes of…

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Christian Leaders and Suicide

  • by Bruce Rickard
  • Posted on September 22, 2018August 6, 2019

September is World Suicide Prevention Month. It is an opportunity to have open and honest…

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Hope Rising

  • by Bruce Rickard
  • Posted on September 14, 2018August 3, 2019

The state of Victoria in Australia is one of the most fire-prone regions in the…

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Working Together to Prevent Suicide

  • by Bruce Rickard
  • Posted on September 7, 2018August 6, 2019

Monday September 10th is World Suicide Prevention Day. This year the theme is Working Together…

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Surviving the Waves

  • by Bruce Rickard
  • Posted on September 1, 2018July 30, 2024

The Great Ocean Road, one of Victoria’s premier tourist attractions is under erosion threat. Pounding…

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Three Activities to Promote Mental Wellbeing

  • by Bruce Rickard
  • Posted on August 25, 2018August 3, 2019

Mental illness is very common. One in five (20%) Australians aged 16-85 experience a mental…

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What I Learned About Mental Illness at the Bendigo Writers Festival 2018

  • by Bruce Rickard
  • Posted on August 18, 2018June 4, 2024

The Bendigo Writers Festival 2018 featured many international guests. I attended the session of British…

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Young African American Men and Suicide

  • by Bruce Rickard
  • Posted on August 13, 2018August 6, 2019

The incidence of suicide is increasing in African American communities despite boasting a culture noted…

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Bruce Rickard

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Reflections on Suicide and Staying Alive: My son's suicide changed everything. I felt an obligation to understand why anyone would want to end their life. My regular blog posts explore the causes and prevalence of suicide and what is needed to sustain a healthy mind and a hope-filled future.

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