As the upcoming federal election approaches, it has been confirmed that Medicare will receive a significant $8.5 billion boost, regardless of the election’s outcome. However, concerns are mounting about whether mental health care will benefit from this increase.
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Professor Pat McGorry, a former Australian of the Year and highly regarded psychiatrist, has voiced his concerns that mental health services may be overlooked, despite alarming statistics showing that nearly two in five children and young adults are struggling with prolonged mental health issues.
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