The Berejiklian government has enlisted one of the world's leading experts on the mental health impact of disasters to help lead the long-term recovery of the devastating bushfire season NSWfires
The Berejiklian government has enlisted one of the world's leading experts on the mental health impact of disasters to help lead the long-term recovery of the devastating bushfire season.YouTube
Professor McFarlane has been appointed as an expert consultant by Mental Health Minister Bronnie Taylor, who said his experience would be invaluable as the state recovers.last month, Professor McFarlane said the horror of facing a bushfire and then losing everything was often greater than other natural disasters, such as a flood, and the mental health impacts often emerged years later.
"I don't want to see tragedy follow tragedy," Mr Constance said. "I want anyone affected in any way, shape or form to seek our support, either through their own community group or privately through one of our amazing networks. "The mental health of the people in fire ravaged communities is incredibly important [and] we want to make sure that as people rebuild their lives, they also rebuild their sense of wellbeing," she said.
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