Australia leads the world in debates surrounding mental health funding, a precedent that was partially followed in the UK election by Ed Miliband advocating for greater funding towards early psychological interventions. The local debate was spearheaded by former Australian of the Year, Professor Patrick McGorry, when he was appointed several years ago.
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Dr Tanveer Ahmed is a psychiatrist, media commentator and author.
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