Health
The most remarkable statistic of 2020 is a good news story – Sydney Morning Herald
Despite the pandemic and a rise in calls to mental health helplines, the number of suicides fell in NSW in 2020 for the first time in five years.
The responses from governments around the country and they deserve much credit was lightning fast. Telehealth consultations were extended for psychiatrists and allowed for the first time for psychologists, a game changer for patients allowing counselling to continue almost seamlessly. Organisations such as Lifeline received significantly increased funds to maintain and increase services.
The conversation about mental health that it is alright not to be alright, its OK not be to OK resounded like…
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