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flag Queensland faces a mental health crisis due to severe staff shortages, risking more police-involved emergencies without urgent funding.

flag Queensland is grappling with a worsening mental health crisis due to severe shortages of psychiatrists and mental health staff, increasing the risk of emergency situations involving police. flag Officials warn that without significant additional funding—estimated at $500–600 million annually—services cannot meet demand. flag A current shortfall of over 130 full-time psychiatrists is projected to grow to more than 220 by 2048. flag While new initiatives like Medicare mental health centres and crisis stabilisation units are being developed, they take time to implement. flag Experts stress the need for early intervention and expanded non-government psychosocial support to prevent crises and reduce reliance on emergency services and law enforcement.

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