Mental health crisis in remote Australia, Flying Doctors say

Remote communities often lack mental health services

Remote communities often lack mental health services Source: AAP

The Royal Flying Doctors provide crucial services to some of Australia's most remote regions, but the organisation says mental health services are in a state of crisis.


Despite data showing an increase in the number registered psychologists around the country, 15 rural and remote towns don't have access to one at all.


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