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Energy sector's mental issue

OIL price-triggered layoffs and possible drug and alcohol issues in Australia's male-dominated energy sector could be exacerbating the risk of suicide in the industry as the country grapples with rising national suicide rates that top even road deaths.

Anthony Barich

While stressing that "it's never one cause" when it comes to mental illness and suicide, Margo Lydon, CEO of nationwide health promotion SuperFriend, told Energy News that work environments far removed...

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