Policy without the spin: Mental Health

Two in five Australians will experience a mental disorder at some point in their lives, but there aren't enough mental health beds or staff to care for those who need help. Both parties have made significant pledges to fix some of the problems in the system, which is struggling to keep up with demand, and too often prices people out. Guests:  Carolyn Nikoloski, Chief Executive Offier, Mental Health Australia, the national peak body for mental health Professor Sam Harvey, Executive Director, Black Dog Institute If you or anyone you know needs help: Lifeline on 13 11 14 Kids Helpline on 1800 551 800 MensLine Australia on 1300 789 978 Suicide Call Back Service on 1300 659 467 Beyond Blue on 1300 224 636 or its COVID-19 support service 1800 512 348 Headspace on 1800 650 890 ReachOut at au.reachout.com Care Leavers Australasia Network (CLAN) on 1800 008 774 Brother to Brother on 1800 435 799