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
October 31, 2024
Cambridge University Press

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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