NSW Mental Health Report Raises Concerns Over Gaps in Care and Transparency

A long-awaited NSW Government report into mental health service gaps has raised concerns among psychiatrists and mental health advocates, with critics saying it fails to show where shortages are most severe.

While the report confirms significant unmet demand for mental health and psychosocial support across NSW, Local Health Districts have been de-identified, making it difficult to see which communities are most affected.

The Sydney Morning Herald article also shares the experience of Amber Curry and her family, highlighting the very real impact that shortages, long waiting times and a lack of continuity of care can have on people living with severe mental illness.

Read the full Sydney Morning Herald article to learn more.