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Old 08-16-2014, 03:44 PM
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Good post, Mari.

[I'm in different country of course, but it's similar here]

People don't have the resources to pay for treatment here either from what I've seen myself but there are deeper issues.

The percentages they mentioned in the article you posted are actually shocking.
More than 2/3 of young adults get no help.
Fewer than 10% of people with substance abuse do get help.

I'm not sure exactly why they separated the young adults screened for mental health issues and the people with substance abuse issues but that's just my thought.

Stigma is still alive and well unfortunately and that's despite all the fancy ads on our tv and all the studies etc.. Stigma in the workplace is a major issue.

Depression in Australian workplaces more ‘hidden’ than in Europe: new research

I don't believe it's because people are getting better treatment. I think the stigma has a lot more to do with it.

just my opinion though.
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