Opinion

Gentrified mental health has undermined access for the seriously ill

The NDIS has turbocharged the cultural change that has earmarked disability as another important identity marker.

Tanveer AhmedColumnist

Updated May 19, 2024 – 1.09pm, first published at 12.39pm

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There is a gentrification of disability causing a market failure in the delivery of mental health services.

Our governments quibble over the number of psychology assessments people receive.

Tanveer Ahmed is an author and practising psychiatrist. Connect with Tanveer on Twitter.

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