"Many Australians unaware of their mental health problems"
Depression is now the leading cause of ill health and disability worldwide, according to the WHO. Source: AAP
A survey 3,102 Australians on their mental health has found 90 per cent of participants where unaware they were exhibiting symptoms of a severe mental health illness. People aged between 18 and 89 took part in the research called "Australia's Biggest Mental Health Check-in". So what are the early signs of mental health problems? Melbourne psychiatrist Dr Anupam Pokharel had this to say.
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