Warning: Contains mention of suicide and self-harm
Suicide remains the leading cause of death for ex-service personnel, at a rate far higher than that for other Australian males aged under 30.
ADF Still Recording Higher Suicide Rates Compared to Other Groups
New figures released by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare show that military service is still taking its toll on mental health.
Members of the Australian Defence Forces (ADF) march during an Anzac Day parade in Brisbane, Australia on April 25, 2022. Dan Peled/Getty Images
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Rex Widerstrom is a New Zealand-based reporter with over 40 years of experience in media, including radio and print. He is currently a presenter for Hutt Radio.
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