Experts warn adolsescents at risk amid child psychiatrist shortfall
Australia faces a critical shortage of child psychiatrists, projected to reach a shortfall of at least 230 by 2028. The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists reports Western Australia will lack 37 specialists, significantly impacting timely mental health interventions for children. Experts emphasize the need for strategic workforce planning to address escalating mental health demands among youth.
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Published 14 Jul 2026, 21:27 UTC · Updated 14 Jul 2026, 21:40 UTC
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