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Rural Youth Suicide  

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Geography 211 Rural Youth Suicide Donald Bodeker 894524H Tutor : Dr. Garry Moore Tutorial Wednesday 10 - 12 Index Introduction p 2 Multiplicity of Factors p 3 Mental Health p 3 Unemployment and Social Disadvantage p 3 Alcohol and Other Drugs p 3 Adverse Childhood Experiences p 4 Prevention Strategies p 4 Primary Prevention p 4 Media Strategies p 5 Enhanced Training of Professionals p 5 Conclusion p 5 End Notes p 6 Bibliography p 6 Introduction Suicide is a tragic event. It has a profound personal effect on all associated with the person who died. Families, friends and society as a whole are affected. There is a particular poignancy when the suicide is that of a young person at the threshold of life. Australia has the fifth highest suicide rate per 100 000 persons in the world. While suicide is highest among males, suicide attempts are higher among females and youth suicide among males are highest in rural / remote areas. 1 This essay will examine...

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