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Suicide in Rural Australia
1. What was the issue about?
The suicide of people in rural areas of Australia 
1. What is causing the issue?
There are several factors: drought and other natural disasters which in turn affects a farm’s ability to produce crops which may lead to heavy debt from loans and a lack of income and as a result, suicide. Another factor is that it is difficult to receive mental help. A lack of reprieve from work as the farm is their job and they live there. There is also the masculine image of a stereotypical farmer which discourages them to seek help.
2. Who is affected
Mainly farmers living in rural areas who are in financial and economic strife.
3. What can be done?
· Improvements in the accessibility of mental help and support
· Greater attention to research on the issue
· Teach and promote signs of distress and despair so that the problem can be addressed.
· Technological support
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