The struggles with mental health and suicide prevention in the NT | ABC NEWS

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A warning this story contains content some viewers might find distressing. The Northern Territory is in the midst of a mental health crisis – as it has been for decades. Reporter Tilda Colling has been investigating where the gaps are, and whats needed to fix it. She sat down with three people who struggle with mental illness in the NT, and now use their experience to help as peer support workers. If this story has raised any concerns for you or someone you know, please contact Lifeline on 13 11 14, or the Suicide Call Back Service on 1300 659 467. Subscribe: http://ab.co/1svxLVE Read more here: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-31/nt-mental-health-crisis-demand-support-services-lived-experience/107046824 Note: In most cases, our captions are auto-generated. #ABCNEWS #ABCNewsAustralia #ABCNewsNT

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