Connect with us

Health

‘Lives being wasted’: how Australia’s mental health system lets young people down – The Guardian

A piecemeal care approach lacking in clarity is exacerbating burgeoning youth mental health issues. An inadequate system can’t keep up

Published

on

Australia’s mental health crisisA piecemeal care approach lacking in clarity is exacerbating burgeoning youth mental health issues. An inadequate system cant keep up
Siobhan Davidson was 21 when the mental health system first let her down. Her story is uniquely hers, but it also echoes those of many young Australians struggling with mental health issues.
I was living in poverty with no financial family support it was incredibly stressful and self-esteem destroying. I was so busy trying to study…

Click here to view the original article.

Continue Reading
Advertisement
Advertisement

Trending