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Australia's involuntary mental health admissions among world's highest
Publisher |
ABC Podcasts
Media Type |
audio
Categories Via RSS |
Daily News
News
Publication Date |
May 22, 2024
Episode Duration |
00:06:19

Psychiatry researchers in New South Wales have found that Australia has one of the highest rates of involuntary admissions to mental health facilities in the world.

The study also found that patients who were born overseas or speak a language other than English are 42 per cent more likely to be treated involuntarily. 

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Guest: Dr Amy Corderoy, Medical Doctor and Researcher, UNSW School of Psychiatry and Mental Health

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