Health
Mental health system to get funding boost as Victorians struggle under weight of coronavirus burden – ABC News
Victoria’s mental health system “wasn’t fit for purpose” heading into the coronavirus crisis, the state’s Health Minister admits, as an Australian Of The Year mental health advocate warns young people in particular are “looking down the barrel”.
Victoria’s Health Minister says the state’s mental health system “wasn’t fit for purpose” heading into the coronavirus crisis, with young people in particular “looking down the barrel” according to an expert.
Key points:
- The Victorian Government will provide $250,000 towards a counselling service for nurses, midwives and personal care workers
- Mental health advocate Patrick McGorry says “lots of people are going over the edge” in Victoria due to the stress of the pandemic
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