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Majority of children with mental health issues get no help

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Research shows almost half of all Australians with mental health disorders receive either sub-optimal or no treatment, despite the availability of effective treatments. A new study, backed by the National Health and Medical Research Council, looked at some of the barriers preventing access to mental health services, specifically for children.


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By Joe Axiaq, Michelle Rimmer

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Research shows almost half of all Australians with mental health disorders receive either sub-optimal or no treatment, despite the availability of effective treatments. A new study, backed by the National Health and Medical Research Council, looked at some of the barriers preventing access to mental health services, specifically for children.



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