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EPISODE · Nov 20, 2018 · 1H 7M

Why are soldiers taking their own lives?

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In 2015 more Australian military personnel and veterans took their lives than were killed in Afghanistan during 13 years of war. Our expert panel brings together medical experts and social scientists to discuss the growing problem of military suicide - why is it happening and how should it be addressed politically? This Sydney Ideas event was held at the University of Sydney on Tuesday 20 November 2018.

In 2015 more Australian military personnel and veterans took their lives than were killed in Afghanistan during 13 years of war. Our expert panel brings together medical experts and social scientists to discuss the growing problem of military suicide - why is it happening and how should it be addressed politically? This Sydney Ideas event was held at the University of Sydney on Tuesday 20 November 2018.

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