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Australia's Mental Health services are under pressure.

Australia's Mental Health Services are not meeting demand

Australia's Mental Health Services are not meeting demand Source: Getty

Already under strain from fires and floods, then the COVID-19 pandemic hit; the mental health problems many people were already facing have been exacerbated.


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Already under strain from fires and floods, then the COVID-19 pandemic hit; the mental health problems many people were already facing have been exacerbated.


This podcast contains references to suicide and self-harm which may be distressing for some people.

If this story raises concerns for you or someone you know, contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636.


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