MHCA Bulletin No. 19, 2012

In this issue:

National Articles

1. 2012/13 ACT Budget – Overview of Mental Health initiatives (ACT)

2. Mental health support service for children (WA)

3. NSW Budget 2012

4. Expert warns against child mental health checks

5. Government stands by child mental health tests

6. In sickness and in health (NSW)

7. How a shy boy is learning to conquer his anxiety (NSW)

International Articles

8. But who looks after the carers?(UK)

9. First Nations, poor kids turn to ERs for mental health care (Canada)

10. Meditation hope for mental health (UK)

11. Adolescent mental disorders have repercussions for addiction (US)

12. Difficult to Improve Teens’ Impression of Mental Health (US)