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The Prison Journals – George Cardinal Pell

  • by Bruce Rickard
  • Posted on September 8, 2022

On March 13, 2019, George Cardinal Pell was sentenced to six years in jail for…

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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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Some Wounds Never Heal

  • by Bruce Rickard
  • Posted on August 21, 2020August 22, 2020

“Alas! there are some wounds that cannot be wholly cured.” Gandalf When people experience intense…

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Evaluating Suicide Risk in a Pandemic

  • by Bruce Rickard
  • Posted on June 16, 2020June 16, 2020

Australia has been one of the most successful countries in containing COVID-19, with fewer than…

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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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