How to access mental health services in Australia

Australia Explained

English - September 27, 2017 03:32 - 9 minutes - 17.7 MB
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Mental illness is the third highest cause of burden of disease in Australia after cancer and cardiovascular disease. Yet, some migrant communities only use mental health services at a very low rate. Limited knowledge about the available services, cultural stigma and language barriers often turn them away from seeking help.