Image: Sign of Emergency Department outside hospital (SBS). Right image: Dr Vinay Lakra Credit: SBS/Supplied by Dr Vinay Lakra
Australia’s mental health system is struggling to meet the growing demand for care. A new report from University of Sydney experts sheds light on the severity of the crisis, particularly its impact on young people. In this podcast, former president of the Royal Australian & New Zealand College of Psychiatrists, Dr Vinay Lakra, says increasing funding alone won’t be enough to fix the problem.
Australia’s mental health system is struggling to meet the growing demand for care. A new report from University of Sydney experts sheds light on the severity of the crisis, particularly its impact on young people. In this podcast, former president of the Royal Australian & New Zealand College of Psychiatrists, Dr Vinay Lakra, says increasing funding alone won’t be enough to fix the problem.
