Psychiatrist Tanveer Ahmed has spoken with Sky News, discussing some of the psychological impacts tragic events, such as the bushfire crisis gripping the nation, can have on person's mental health.
07/01/2020Psychiatrist Tanveer Ahmed has spoken with Sky News, discussing some of the psychological impacts tragic events, such as the bushfire crisis gripping the nation, can have on person's mental health. On Sunday, Prime Minister Scott Morrison committed an extra $2 billion in federal funding to the National Bushfire Recovery Agency. Part of the funding is set to go towards providing mental health support from the season's bushfires.
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