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Depression in the Outback
Recent reports show that people living in rural regions are much more at risk of suffering depression than city-dwellers. Can you think of reasons why this is the case? Studies have also revealed that those living on the countryside are more likely to take up smoking and also drink more. The factors attributed include the harsh environments and drought, the economy, the general recession in rural communities, the closing of local services including banks and schools and the increased levels of unemployment.
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Comments (160)Rural Romance
Romancing, wining and dining in the bush. The feelings are the same but the location could not be more contrasting. The coast with all the congestion of up-market restaurants, bright lights and hazy harbour views reflect a completely different atmosphere to the dusty sunsets and stock driven trails of the outback.
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