Australia has shockingly high suicide statistics. On average seven Australians die by suicide each day making it one of the country’s biggest killers. These frightening numbers have prompted the Queensland arm of the Australian Medical Association (AMA) to produce the following PSA to help raise awareness of the epidemic.
The ad drives a common message, that people suffering depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts are not alone. The important angle, though, is this call to action: call your GP. It’s vital that people are aware that depression and other related moods disorders are recognised medical illnesses. Hopefully that knowledge will empower people suffering to actively pursue medical treatment that can improve his or her quality of life.
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