"Many Australians unaware of their mental health problems"

Depression is now the leading cause of ill health and disability worldwide, according to the WHO.

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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