Australia's mental health crisis In the wake of the pandemic Australians are facing increasing mental ill-health. What is wrong with the system, and how can it be fixed?
Navigating a confusing and complex mental health system: a guide to care It’s not always clear what sort of mental health care is the right care. What can you expect from different levels of care, and where can you find it?
‘Just putting out fires’: how police remain the default frontline in mental health crisis A broken health system means people with mental illness are overrepresented in the criminal justice system and the first responders are often police
It’s rare to be able to tell the truth – here’s what’s wrong with Australia’s mental health system Adrian Plaskitt Over two decades as a GP I’ve witnessed the decline of mental health services. Don’t get me started on psychiatrists
Prevention, not cure: ‘We can’t just approach mental health from the disease end’ Much of Australia’s mental ill-health could be avoided if rather than focus on the system, we fix societal factors that lead to distress
‘Lives being wasted’: how Australia’s mental health system lets young people down A piecemeal care approach lacking in clarity is exacerbating burgeoning youth mental health issues. An inadequate system can’t keep up
‘People are walking around with really high levels of distress’: Australia’s regional mental health plight If it’s a problem in the city, it’s worse in the country. We look at one town as an example of the obstacles faced by people looking for adequate mental health care in rural and remote areas
Reaching vulnerable people earlier the focus of national suicide prevention report Minister says easier access to services can reduce suicide risk, but criticism highlights lack of timeline or funding
‘Like hunting for unicorns’: Australians on the search for adequate, affordable mental healthcare
‘The worst it’s ever been’: Guardian readers tell us about Australia’s mental health system
