Suicides, the health profession and dentistry

Chaired by Neil Gamble this conversation ponders the subject of suicides.

How can it be that there are so many suicides in the world today?
Why is the youth of New Zealand, ostensibly a peaceful, wealthy country with an amazing sporting pedigree, leading (by a long way) the suicide rates of all other countries?
Why does the health profession, that we turn to for health and wellbeing leadership, have so many suicides, disproportionately more than the public?
What is it about dentistry that also tops many of the suicide leagues?

These and related matters are discussed by four people who have been developing a way of living that is different from most of humanity – a way of life that is based on the experiences of The Ageless Wisdom and the teachings of Serge Benhayon; a way of life that is based on Self-Care and of serving a universal purpose.

Why are there so many suicides associated with the health profession?

Why does the health profession, especially dentistry, have so many suicides? Two dentists, a media specialist and a businessman talk about suicides and the health profession.

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By Dr Rachel Hall, Dentist

Dentist, business owner, writer, author and presenter. Family woman, guitarist, photographer, passionate about health, wellbeing and community. Lover of Vietnamese food, fast cars, social media, café culture and people.
By Neil Gamble, Chairman & Director of Companies, Retired CEO
By Rebecca Asquith, BA

Internet professional, media educator, writer, producer and presenter Rebecca has a keen interest in the intersection between media & communication and our health & wellbeing.
Photography: Joseph Barker

To sketch, paint and question life. To cook, laugh and wonder why. To hug, hum and appreciate the sky, to look into another's eyes. These are some of the reasons Joseph loves life and is inspired to contribute to this amazing site.