Outback depression situation near crisis point, health conference told
‘For countless families across outback Australia the past five years have been tough, with the ongoing stress of trying to stay on the land during a crippling drought.
It’s no surprise that rural doctors are warning that the cumulative stress has triggered another long and painful battle for many, with depression.
And while people in the Bush aren’t any more susceptible to the illness than those in the cities, the suicide rate for men over 25 is trending up in regional Australia.
Doctors argue a lack of services means people often aren’t getting the help they need, and a national rural health conference in Melbourne today was told the situation is reaching crisis point.’
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