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Victoria's mental health system needs completely rebuilding - report

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Amelia Morris experienced suicidal thoughts in her teens

Amelia Morris experienced suicidal thoughts in her teens Source: AAP

A damning Royal Commission has called for the mental health system to be re-built from the ground up after exposing catastrophic service failures.

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A damning Royal Commission has called for the mental health system to be re-built from the ground up after exposing catastrophic service failures.

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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