How Perceptions of Mental Illness have changed in Australia

As conversations surrounding mental health continue to grow in Australia, so too do the diagnosed cases of mental illness.

From social situations to public policy, the mental health landscape is constantly changing – and it’s nowhere near its final point.

Professor Ian Hickie, Co-director of health and policy at the Brain and Mind Centre of the University of Sydney, explains how trends pertaining to mental health have changed over time, and what the future of mental health in Australia looks like.

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Produced By: Ben Fragiadakis

Featured In Story: Professor Ian Hickie, Co-director of health and policy at the Brain and Mind Centre of the University of Sydney

First aired on The Wire, Tuesday 15 October 2024