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Suicide in Australia, as in other countries around the globe, is a major problem. Suicide, or the killing of oneself, can have a devastating effect on family and friends. It can also hurt wider communities and, on a broader scale, all countries and people. In Australia, suicides accounted for about 2 per cent of all deaths in 2019. Although that may appear to be a statistically small figure, suicides are frequently among the most traumatic deaths and can cause long-term problems for survivors. Additionally, experts believe suicides are essentially preventable, making those that occur seem even more tragic.