Record number of crisis calls to Lifeline – Bellingen Courier Sun

Australians struggling with their mental health are reaching out to Lifeline in record numbers.
Lifeline chairman John Brogden says its 13 11 14 crisis line has received more calls than ever in its 57-year history – with 3326 calls made by Australians in crisis as recently as Tuesday.
Mr Brogden says on World Suicide Prevention Day and RUOK? Day, Lifeline’s crisis help line acts like a barometer to the mental wellbeing of the nation.
“We must remind the community that people are really strugg…

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