Liberty or life: mental health care in Australia

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Liberty or life: mental health care in Australia

Kirsty MacDonald and Andrew Ellis
August 20, 2024
Cambridge University Press

Liberty or life: mental health care in Australia

Abstract

This article reviews the development of mental health and psychiatric services in Australia for the international reader. The development of relevant legislation, health-care systems, and the effectiveness of treatment for people with schizophrenia is reviewed. Gaps in service delivery and future directions are considered.

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