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We need to keep with the times when it comes to Mental Health Care

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At least 6 public awareness campaigns are currently running at the same time for mental health. This is a good thing.

 

 

http://www.smh.com.au/comment/mental-health-care-has-changed-and-our-attitudes-need-to-catch-up-20161005-grvii1.html

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