Australia's NSW faces severe mental health crisis with record-low specialist beds, 60% patients via ambulance, and 50% increased ED wait times.
Australia's mental health care is in crisis, with New South Wales (NSW) facing severe strain, as reported by the Australian Medical Association (AMA). A staggering 60% of mental health patients arrive at hospitals via ambulance or police. The number of specialist mental health beds has reached a record low, and emergency department wait times have surged, increasing by 50% over three years. The AMA urges government collaboration to address this escalating issue.
October 30, 2024
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