I am a psychiatrist covering Bondi. We need to invest in mental health services, not stigmatise people | Kamran Ahmed
16-04-2024 08:53 via theguardian.com

I am a psychiatrist covering Bondi. We need to invest in mental health services, not stigmatise people | Kamran Ahmed

Underfunded public mental health services mean patients often do not receive the level of care they requireThe devastating scenes that unfolded in Bondi Junction on Saturday took place a mere 3km from where I live – and in the catchment area I cover as a psychiatrist. Like others, I am still trying to process the shock of it all and thinking of those grieving for their loved ones.Predictably, certain commentators pounced on the opportunity to stir up racial hatred, falsely claiming it was
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