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Reading Has a Lot in Common with Gardening

  • by Bruce Rickard
  • Posted on November 16, 2023January 31, 2025

My love of reading and gardening came through observing my parents go about their lives,…

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A Window to Another World

  • by Bruce Rickard
  • Posted on June 8, 2022

We lived in New Zealand for 11 years, before returning to Australia in 1997. I…

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The Prolonged Effect of COVID-19 on Suicide Rates

  • by Bruce Rickard
  • Posted on September 10, 2021September 10, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic is forcing us to re-evaluate our response to mental health as the…

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Alone But Not Alone

  • by Bruce Rickard
  • Posted on July 25, 2020

The trauma of personal loss: Life is contradictory. Our thoughts and actions bear witness to…

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How To Overcome COVID-19 Fatigue

  • by Bruce Rickard
  • Posted on July 13, 2020July 13, 2020

A recent spike in COVID-19 cases in Melbourne, Victoria has prompted the state government to…

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Turning the Ordinary into the Sacred

  • by Bruce Rickard
  • Posted on May 13, 2020

COVID 19 is a highly infectious viral disease. With no natural immunity in the community…

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COVID-19 and Suicide

  • by Bruce Rickard
  • Posted on April 27, 2020

It is reasonable to expect the current pandemic will lead to increased suicide risk News…

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What the Amish Might Say to Us During the Coronavirus Crisis

  • by Bruce Rickard
  • Posted on March 31, 2020

On a recent trip to Tasmania we visited the Springfield Tea Rooms near Scottsdale. The…

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Shoring up hope in uncertain times

  • by Bruce Rickard
  • Posted on March 19, 2020March 21, 2020

‘Some days there seems to be little reason for hope, in our families, cities, and…

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10 Ways Walking Can Improve Your Mental Health

  • by Bruce Rickard
  • Posted on March 25, 2019November 11, 2019

A good walk can do wonders for your mental wellbeing. It improves self-perception and self-esteem,…

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Bruce Rickard

Bruce Rickard

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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