State and federal governments have promised billions in new spending to fix Australia’s mental health crisis, a crisis exacerbated by the pandemic.




But despite the pledges, experts are identifying that young people in particular are still struggling to access urgent care and support.




Today, contributor to The Saturday Paper Santilla Chingaipe on why this could be our one chance to fix the ailing mental health care system. 




Guest: Journalist and filmmaker, Santilla Chingaipe.




Background reading:The mental health crisis facing young Australians in The Saturday Paper




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State and federal governments have promised billions in new spending to fix Australia’s mental health crisis, a crisis exacerbated by the pandemic. But despite the pledges, experts are identifying that young people in particular are still struggling to access urgent care and support. Today, contributor to The Saturday Paper Santilla Chingaipe on why this could be our one chance to fix the ailing mental health care system.  Guest: Journalist and filmmaker, Santilla Chingaipe. Background reading: <a href="https://www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/news/economy/2021/09/11/the-mental-health-crisis-facing-young-australians/163128240012450">The mental health crisis facing young Australians</a> in The Saturday Paper Stay in touch with us on <a href="http://www.twitter.com/7ampodcast">Twitter</a> and <a href="http://www.instagram.com/7ampodcast">Instagram</a> See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

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State and federal governments have promised billions in new spending to fix Australia’s mental health crisis, a crisis exacerbated by the pandemic.But despite the pledges, experts are identifying that young people in particular are still struggling ...

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