Bibliographic Details
| Title: |
The corrosion of adult mental healthcare in Australia: Can we meet the needs of those who need the most? |
| Authors: |
Looi, Jeffrey CL (AUTHOR), Allison, Stephen (AUTHOR), Reutens, Sharon (AUTHOR), Loi, Samantha (AUTHOR), Bastiampillai, Tarun (AUTHOR), Kisely, Steve (AUTHOR) |
| Source: |
Australasian Psychiatry. Aug2024, Vol. 32 Issue 4, p285-287. 3p. |
| Subjects: |
Medical care, People with mental illness, Mental illness, Psychotherapy, Psychiatric nursing, Community mental health services, Rural health services |
| Abstract: |
This article explores the challenges and limitations of adult mental healthcare in Australia, specifically for individuals with severe mental illnesses. It highlights the lack of comprehensive care, shortage of resources and personnel, and difficulties accessing emergency mental healthcare and social supports. The article also discusses workforce shortages and burnout among psychiatrists, with services concentrated in metropolitan areas. The authors stress the importance of prioritizing care for those with severe mental illness, allocating resources effectively, and retaining skilled staff to prevent further deterioration of psychiatric care. [Extracted from the article] |
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| Database: |
Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection |
