The Australian of the Year, Professor McGorry, told the National Press Club last week that there were over 2,000 (and mostly preventable) deaths from suicide every year.
Apparently figures report that more Australians die by suicide than die due to road accidents. 
I am startled as I recall that suicide statistics are widely regarded as under-reported. It is accepted that many more die by suicide than is recorded, and the misrepresentation in reporting is largely for reasons around the unwanted stigma of suicide for affected families.
In taking to task the misguided reticence of newspapers to publish suicide statistics, Professor McGorry said “People aren’t aware of these facts and figures because of this shroud of silence over this issue.”
I support Professor McGorry’s stance that, “It should be on the news every night. There should be a toll on the front of every newspaper, every day.”
In effect someone dies of suicide every four hours, the real hidden toll is the destructive affect on family members and friends. The more we talk about suicide the more understanding can be shared and the more support and treatment options can be openly discussed.
“May you live all the days of your life.” Jonathan Swift