suicide prevention

[Cagey]

why does everything about suicide prevention deal with kids? what about the 40 somethings. Bloody government

[gazaly]

The highest incidense of suicide in Australia is in white males, aged 18 - 35.

But I agree with you. A hell of a lot of time and money is put into helping young people (as it should), but very little into over 40's.

Something troubling ya Cagey?

[rick_rine]

very big problem here in country Tasmania . I've had two very good friends , one male one female , in their mid 30's kill themselves and leave behind a family . Its very sad and I agree more should be done for other age groups AS WELL as what is being done for the younger generation .
One of these suicides I directly blame Marijuana for . Nobody can tell me that it is safe . It brought on a sever case of scizophrenia ( probably spelt wrong ) and yes of course this man must have been susseptible to it but it made it worse . Suicide and drug education both need more .
My 2 cents worth .
P.S. pls dont get this forum sidetracked onto dope

[savage]

I have personally suffered recently (last 2yrs) with sever depression, this is one step away from suicide, even though I had a loving family around me, I have never, ever felt so alone and confused. Thankfully, with lots of support from family, friends and my doctors I am well on the road to a near normal life again. If you know anyone on anti-depressants, they're on them for a reason, they are horrible getting them into your system, and getting them out. Just listen to them, most of the time they just need someone to talk to, I know I did, and it does help.

savage.