Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, self harm and eating disorders in NSW have been on the rise. Premier Dominic Perrottet says both, along with mental health in general, have been the untold story of the crisis, with many understandably finding life very hard including those who couldn’t go to school or work. Perrottet announced a cash injection of $130 million on Sunday to provide more appointments for psychology and psychiatry services throughout the state. The premier said this will help address the sharp rise in eating disorders and self-harm presentations, and free up more mental health beds. It will also launch what the state government describes as the biggest suicide prevention training program ever undertaken. “We don’t want anyone to slip through the cracks but ultimately that will only go so far,” Perrottet said of the funding. “We (also) need to look after each other to get through this …
Perrottet Announces $130 Million for Impacts of COVID-19 on Mental Health
October 16, 2021
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