anna spargo-ryanNov 12, 2022
This fortnight's column is a sad farewell to the bonus psychology subsidies that meant we could do actual therapy and not just "how have you been?"s https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/commentisfree/2022/nov/12/our-mental-health-care-system-is-not-fit-for-purpose-i-should-know
Our mental health care system is not fit for purpose – I should know

Extra resources poured into the system during Covid gave us a tantalising glimpse of what could be – but it’s still too little, and it’s ending too soon

The Guardian
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@annaspargoryan it’s also a pity that registered counsellors are not recognised by the govt as mental health professionals so can’t offer mental health plans.. could be utilised to take the pressure off the systems
Nov 12, 2022 at 4:44amWeb