Mental health services struggle with demand
Around Australia, there are concerns the country's mental health system is not strong enough to cope with growing demand. Doctors describe the situation as a "crisis" and the worst they've seen and they warn urgent intervention is needed to support the sector. It comes as one national community-funded phone support service signals it's on the brink of collapse.
Duration: 3min 12sec. Broadcast: Wed 5 May 2021, 8:00am
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Featuring
Georgia Sallybanks "Odette", Australian singer songwriter
Rachel Green, SANE Australia CEO
Dr Helen Schultz, consultant psychiatrist