'Yes' vote could 'prevent 3000 teen suicide attempts' a year

By Adam Gartrell, Health Correspondent
Updated September 21 2017 - 3:08pm, first published 3:02pm
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 22:  Draped in the rainbow flag and enjoying the atmosphere at the Mardi Gras fair day on February 22, 2015 in Sydney, Australia.  (Photo by James Alcock/Fairfax Media)
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 22: Draped in the rainbow flag and enjoying the atmosphere at the Mardi Gras fair day on February 22, 2015 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by James Alcock/Fairfax Media)

Five of Australia's most respected mental health groups have joined forces to wage an unprecedented public campaign in favour of same-sex marriage, claiming the reform could prevent up to 3000 high school suicide attempts every year.