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Mental wealth (Part2): Pat McGorry - How we fix the national crisis
Category: Science & Medicine
Duration: 00:27:59
Publish Date: 2020-07-26 19:00:00
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Pre-pandemic Australia was seen as an epicentre of hope – that despite high rates of loneliness and suicidality, we were getting buy-in on the important work to be done in mental health.  Mental illness is costing Australia thousands of lives each year, as well as counting for 35% loss of GDP from health problems.  So why, despite the daily reminder from COVID that prevention is better than a cure, are we not doing more? Join Professor Pat McGorry and journalist Ginger Gorman in this compelling discussion, the second half of our mental health special.
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