NSW Public Mental Health System Teeters on Brink as Mass Resignations Loom
2025-01-20
MSN
The NSW public mental health system is facing a crisis as nearly two-thirds of psychiatrists are set to resign, sparking concerns about the impact on patient care. A former psychiatrist who left the public sector last year is urging reform, citing the need for urgent action to address the looming shortage of mental health professionals. With the mass exodus expected to begin today, the system is on the brink of collapse, highlighting the need for mental health reform and psychiatric care solutions. Mental health services and public health systems are under strain, emphasizing the importance of healthcare reform.