'Better Access' to Psychological Services Petition: Signature List Feed http://www.gopetition.com/signatures/better-access-to-psychological-services.html Online petition signatures en-us Fri, 17 Apr 2026 02:26 UTC GoPetition RSS Feed Generator Copyright 2026 GoPetition Anonymous [Signature #6651] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/13780199?utm_medium=rss Extremely important for our nation!

]]> Tue, 18 Sep 2012 03:14:39 UTC 13780199 Sharleen Gonzalez [Signature #6650] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/13771484?utm_medium=rss Better mental health = better wellbeing for Australians.

]]> Sun, 16 Sep 2012 10:21:00 UTC 13771484 Laura Williamson [Signature #6649] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/13771313?utm_medium=rss Sun, 16 Sep 2012 09:54:31 UTC 13771313 Anonymous [Signature #6648] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/13771189?utm_medium=rss Sun, 16 Sep 2012 09:35:17 UTC 13771189 Amber Ryan [Signature #6647] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/13770545?utm_medium=rss Sun, 16 Sep 2012 07:53:38 UTC 13770545 Fern Chaplin [Signature #6646] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/13770245?utm_medium=rss Sun, 16 Sep 2012 07:16:21 UTC 13770245 Kelly McDonnell [Signature #6645] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/13770099?utm_medium=rss Limiting the amount of medicare funded sessions will have serious consequences for the mental health of thousands of Australia. This is a huge step backwards when we know that 1 in 5 Australians are experiencing mental illness at any time! And most people do not have the 150-250 dollars per appointment and rely on this funding to recieve treatment. Suicide is the leading cause of death more young people in this country which has been shown to be linked to mental health problems. The evidence for needing more than 10 sessions for effective treatment is overwhelming and in managing ongoing mental health problems. Mental illness is ongoing and not cured in 10 sessions in most cases. It is also a discredit to psychology students such as myself and practicing psychologists who are trying to make a difference helping others and being limited in the role we can perform as a professional by being mindful of tailoring our sessions to a medicare limit. I truly hope that the voices of all the people here will make a difference and see Australia move forwards for mental health.
Kelly.

]]> Sun, 16 Sep 2012 07:01:21 UTC 13770099 Suzie Russell [Signature #6644] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/13769484?utm_medium=rss Cutting services may save the government money in the short term. Is anyone considering the long term costs? To the individual, their family & friends, the wider community? I would prefer to see my tax dollars being spent on up-front treatment rather than long-term welfare payments for people who are left to suffer unassisted to the point they are unable to provide for themselves, their family, their children. Sufferer's loved ones also become affected by the stress caused when a condition goes untreated.
It's completely ridiculous. An increase in support when needed saves so much suffering &, because I know this is what matters to the politicians, cost in the long term.
Medication may be able to manage symptoms. Medication is the solution for some people. It's not the solution for everyone. It can't always address the root causes. It's like giving someone with a broken leg pain-killers & not fixing the break. Sure, they don't feel the pain caused by the break, but that leg's still broken & either isn't going to heal or is going to heal badly & cause more problems later.
Please think about the long-term consequences. Please be humane.

]]> Sun, 16 Sep 2012 05:52:39 UTC 13769484 Anonymous [Signature #6643] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/13759155?utm_medium=rss Psychological services are required by many people & the minimum sessions per year should be 12-18 supported by the government.

Psychologists work long hours, many of them, free (3,000 unpaid hours is the norm for Clinical Masters) along with degree & post graduate university courses & their profession requires the support of the Australian Government for sure as they support those in need of critical support at times when they are in crisis.

]]> Sat, 15 Sep 2012 03:52:14 UTC 13759155 Anonymous [Signature #6642] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/13759144?utm_medium=rss My mum says.....12-18 sessions of psychologist services, etc are the minimum required to support those requiring this support.

Psychologists train in internships unpaid many hours & attend university & post university degrees to qualify therefore they deserve to receive the support for their industry which works for the betterment of society.

]]> Sat, 15 Sep 2012 03:47:33 UTC 13759144 Anonymous [Signature #6641] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/13759119?utm_medium=rss Fair go for people, fair go for psychologists who train huge hours to undertake this valuable service to humanity. Perhaps funding cuts to research grants of hundreds of thousands of dollars should be cut down to provide more dollars at the coal face where the funds are really required.

]]> Sat, 15 Sep 2012 03:34:35 UTC 13759119 beverley moore [Signature #6640] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/13737058?utm_medium=rss Tue, 11 Sep 2012 06:59:30 UTC 13737058 Robyn Johnstone [Signature #6639] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/13737040?utm_medium=rss Tue, 11 Sep 2012 06:54:44 UTC 13737040 Angela Fletcher [Signature #6638] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/13736968?utm_medium=rss Petition signer's comment:
I work in the Community Correctional field where a majority of my clients have been diagnosed with at least one mental health issue and co-morbid substance misuse. One of the few resources available that is financially accessible to offenders is the Mental Health Care Plan leading to psychological support via the Better Access scheme. This is a key tool I and my colleagues use to assist with offender self-management which supports a reduction in reoffending behaviour and therefore supports a reduction of risk to the community.

]]> Tue, 11 Sep 2012 06:35:26 UTC 13736968 lucienne pischler [Signature #6637] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/13736953?utm_medium=rss Tue, 11 Sep 2012 06:30:12 UTC 13736953 Carmel Pezzanite [Signature #6636] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/13731698?utm_medium=rss Another ridiculous cut in mental health when the ED's and community teams are struggling to safely manage patients as it is.

]]> Tue, 11 Sep 2012 02:11:46 UTC 13731698 Dolly Poole [Signature #6635] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/13731675?utm_medium=rss Tue, 11 Sep 2012 02:04:42 UTC 13731675 Jane Fry [Signature #6634] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/13731570?utm_medium=rss I work at DCS in the community, supervising high risk offenders. With no community departmental psych's available, it is vital that our offenders are able to access psychological treatment through the Better Access to Mental Health Care inititiative. Thanks.

]]> Tue, 11 Sep 2012 01:35:15 UTC 13731570 Rachel Forrest [Signature #6633] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/13731407?utm_medium=rss With the increase in people effected by mental health and mental illness, it is imperative these services remain available. The people who use these services are often the most disadvantaged people who can not access MH services in any other way.

]]> Tue, 11 Sep 2012 12:52:52 UTC 13731407 Mirella Covino [Signature #6632] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/13731340?utm_medium=rss If the community wants to remain safe, more than 10 sessions with a psychologist is required, especially for repeat offenders who often have many issues to work through. Ongoing intervention is required to ensure behaviour is changed for the better and it is a known fact that those who offend do not have available money to pay for a psychologist themselves.

]]> Tue, 11 Sep 2012 12:37:43 UTC 13731340 caroline dawes [Signature #6631] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/13731316?utm_medium=rss Please do not cut the Better Access program from 16 sessions per calendar year to 10 sessions - this will have significant, negative impact upon the people who require psychological/counselling services that are delivered in accordance with individual need, not in accordance with funding dictates.

]]> Tue, 11 Sep 2012 12:32:39 UTC 13731316 Angela Fletcher [Signature #6630] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/13731305?utm_medium=rss I work in the Community Correctional field where a majority of my clients I diagnosed with at least one mental health issue and co-morbid substance misuse. One of the few resources available that is financially accessible to offenders is the Mental Health Care Plan leading to psychological support via the Better Access scheme. This is a key tool I and my colleagues use to assist with offender self-management which supports a reduction in reoffending behaviour and therefore supports a reduction of risk to the community.

]]> Tue, 11 Sep 2012 12:29:04 UTC 13731305 Kristy Brown [Signature #6629] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/13731297?utm_medium=rss This is a vital resource for the types of clients I work with to address their offending behaviour and other life issues.

]]> Tue, 11 Sep 2012 12:27:01 UTC 13731297 Trisha Terrell [Signature #6628] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/13731256?utm_medium=rss I dont believe that 10 sessions are enough for most people who are suffering from mental health issues. I hate to think where some people will end up if this happens.

]]> Tue, 11 Sep 2012 12:13:12 UTC 13731256 Claire Albert [Signature #6627] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/13720390?utm_medium=rss Sun, 9 Sep 2012 09:09:28 UTC 13720390 Lesley Richards [Signature #6626] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/13615152?utm_medium=rss Mon, 27 Aug 2012 12:35:33 UTC 13615152 Livia Cremona-Bellizia [Signature #6625] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/13601375?utm_medium=rss Fri, 24 Aug 2012 06:01:12 UTC 13601375 Barbara Maloney [Signature #6624] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/13591551?utm_medium=rss Thu, 23 Aug 2012 02:40:59 UTC 13591551 Madeline Sampson [Signature #6623] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/13571321?utm_medium=rss Mon, 20 Aug 2012 12:17:32 UTC 13571321 Claire Napper [Signature #6622] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/13556200?utm_medium=rss Please help out - every signature is important!!

]]> Fri, 17 Aug 2012 02:06:19 UTC 13556200 Christian Lind [Signature #6621] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/13544479?utm_medium=rss Wed, 15 Aug 2012 05:39:48 UTC 13544479 Anonymous [Signature #6620] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/13525851?utm_medium=rss Sun, 12 Aug 2012 03:14:22 UTC 13525851 georgina mannix [Signature #6619] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/13525060?utm_medium=rss get real, go sit in the mental health wards politions

]]> Sat, 11 Aug 2012 09:32:37 UTC 13525060 Bree Johannssen [Signature #6618] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/13246382?utm_medium=rss Thu, 5 Jul 2012 12:55:56 UTC 13246382 Grace Fidock [Signature #6617] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/13210562?utm_medium=rss Fri, 29 Jun 2012 10:36:07 UTC 13210562 Anonymous [Signature #6616] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/13200239?utm_medium=rss Thu, 28 Jun 2012 01:31:38 UTC 13200239 Lucy Mussared [Signature #6615] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/13132538?utm_medium=rss Mon, 18 Jun 2012 09:26:41 UTC 13132538 Keiran Bell [Signature #6614] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/13116008?utm_medium=rss Sat, 16 Jun 2012 09:34:21 UTC 13116008 Ian Horsman [Signature #6613] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/13112857?utm_medium=rss The evidence makes a solid case.

]]> Sat, 16 Jun 2012 01:15:36 UTC 13112857 Wendy Le Cerf [Signature #6612] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/12959138?utm_medium=rss Please change this funding model. Sadly, you will have blood on your hands. You many already have. The suicide statistics will give us an indicator.

]]> Thu, 31 May 2012 04:17:22 UTC 12959138 Jasmine Tee [Signature #6611] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/12943210?utm_medium=rss The number of people with mental health illnesses is growing each day, each year. These illnesses are serious, they affect peoples daily lives and those around them.
They need help and much better access to help. What is offered is not enough.

]]> Tue, 29 May 2012 10:04:10 UTC 12943210 Anonymous [Signature #6610] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/12899720?utm_medium=rss My brother suffers from bi polar and is extremely paranoid, It was a long long haul to convince him to attend psych sessions, but very stressful on all the family when he was told they could no longer see him. What the?

]]> Wed, 23 May 2012 09:20:27 UTC 12899720 Michelle Jones [Signature #6609] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/12893914?utm_medium=rss Some mental health issues require extensive psychotherapy, lasting up to two years. What good are a few appointments to these people. People are being left more damaged than they were. We must address this issue.

]]> Wed, 23 May 2012 07:56:39 UTC 12893914 Janelle Louise ( NeLi ) Martin [Signature #6608] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/12891298?utm_medium=rss Tue, 22 May 2012 08:46:46 UTC 12891298 Tex BATES [Signature #6607] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/12738573?utm_medium=rss Fri, 11 May 2012 02:12:21 UTC 12738573 Anonymous [Signature #6606] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/12724941?utm_medium=rss Even with the full 18 sessions therapy is difficult let alone less than that.I was abused for my entire childhood and into adulthood and worked out with this plan,each year of my life gets one therapy session.Does this picture have something wrong with it?

]]> Wed, 9 May 2012 07:09:20 UTC 12724941 Kayla Not [Signature #6605] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/12717274?utm_medium=rss Wed, 9 May 2012 05:41:13 UTC 12717274 Louise Boyadjian [Signature #6604] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/12717100?utm_medium=rss Wed, 9 May 2012 05:19:56 UTC 12717100 June Parkin [Signature #6603] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/12716937?utm_medium=rss Its outrageous to cut mental health in any way!!!

]]> Wed, 9 May 2012 05:01:02 UTC 12716937 emily summers [Signature #6602] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/12716839?utm_medium=rss Wed, 9 May 2012 04:42:28 UTC 12716839 Elle Formica [Signature #6601] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/12665574?utm_medium=rss Wed, 2 May 2012 05:54:24 UTC 12665574 Anonymous [Signature #6600] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/12652976?utm_medium=rss Mon, 30 Apr 2012 05:07:25 UTC 12652976 Simon Weaver [Signature #6599] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/12647800?utm_medium=rss Sun, 29 Apr 2012 07:09:38 UTC 12647800 Anonymous [Signature #6598] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/12647780?utm_medium=rss Sun, 29 Apr 2012 07:06:37 UTC 12647780 Sherrie Mackey [Signature #6597] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/12647709?utm_medium=rss Sun, 29 Apr 2012 06:54:40 UTC 12647709 Kellie Weaver [Signature #6596] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/12647648?utm_medium=rss Sun, 29 Apr 2012 06:43:40 UTC 12647648 Tracey Blok-earl [Signature #6595] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/12647557?utm_medium=rss Sun, 29 Apr 2012 06:26:45 UTC 12647557 anne mhairi mcneilage [Signature #6594] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/12643095?utm_medium=rss Outrages is what this is, not 2 months back 3 countries governments, Canada's included, spoke out about the fear they see in the alarming rate in the rise of mental illness, Astralia can't be any different and if you want any time of future especailly as governments always like to mouth the the line "our kids are our future", then take a look at mental illness in our youths and dam well deal with it.

]]> Sat, 28 Apr 2012 10:13:09 UTC 12643095 Jacquelyn Cranney [Signature #6593] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/12570518?utm_medium=rss Better Access is critical for those who likely need the service the most ie low socioeconomic background.

]]> Tue, 17 Apr 2012 05:17:50 UTC 12570518 Gayl Deveney [Signature #6592] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/12549225?utm_medium=rss Fri, 13 Apr 2012 02:49:08 UTC 12549225 Anonymous [Signature #6591] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/12543444?utm_medium=rss Thu, 12 Apr 2012 02:11:07 UTC 12543444 Emily Kate Cowan [Signature #6590] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/12514073?utm_medium=rss Fri, 6 Apr 2012 09:39:29 UTC 12514073 Christine Dean [Signature #6589] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/12509402?utm_medium=rss Fri, 6 Apr 2012 06:32:30 UTC 12509402 Tenille Drummond-Clark [Signature #6588] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/12487313?utm_medium=rss Tue, 3 Apr 2012 06:25:35 UTC 12487313 Craig Chatfield [Signature #6587] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/12432592?utm_medium=rss This is not just an issue with Cairns Base Hospital but unfortunately it is Australia wide & especially in the Defence Force as i'm a former Navy member who tried to end their life & was still meet with disbelief & harrasment from command. It has ruined my life & cost me a relationship. As far as Navy termonoligy goes as all i've got to say is "PISS POOR EFFORT". Thankfully the medical staff & doctors treating me where understanding that was probably the only thing stopping me from trying again.

]]> Sat, 24 Mar 2012 04:30:19 UTC 12432592 Rod Jordan [Signature #6586] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/12418244?utm_medium=rss Wed, 21 Mar 2012 08:17:50 UTC 12418244 Anonymous [Signature #6585] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/12390340?utm_medium=rss Sat, 17 Mar 2012 01:27:41 UTC 12390340 Brittany du Boulay [Signature #6584] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/12371421?utm_medium=rss Wed, 14 Mar 2012 12:52:15 UTC 12371421 Anthony Battaglia [Signature #6583] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/12357541?utm_medium=rss Don't let this escalate to greater problems. The mental health of every citizen in our country deserves attention.

]]> Sun, 11 Mar 2012 08:53:52 UTC 12357541 Anonymous [Signature #6582] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/12351141?utm_medium=rss re - instate!!!

]]> Sat, 10 Mar 2012 05:21:14 UTC 12351141 Anonymous [Signature #6581] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/12345217?utm_medium=rss Please take mental health seriously!!

]]> Fri, 9 Mar 2012 04:23:37 UTC 12345217 Anonymous [Signature #6580] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/12342308?utm_medium=rss Fri, 9 Mar 2012 06:43:39 UTC 12342308 Jacqui Saunders [Signature #6579] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/12342219?utm_medium=rss Fri, 9 Mar 2012 06:31:15 UTC 12342219 David Boghossian [Signature #6578] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/12341929?utm_medium=rss Fri, 9 Mar 2012 05:47:04 UTC 12341929 Jessie Badger [Signature #6577] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/12341010?utm_medium=rss Fri, 9 Mar 2012 02:36:04 UTC 12341010 Susan Wrafter [Signature #6576] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/12340655?utm_medium=rss It is so hard for those with mental issues to find the courage to get help. It is the government's responsibility to make this as easy as possible, not more difficult!!! Real solutions and professional help is the key to recovery, not just stand alone anti-depressants and anti-psychotic prescriptions from GPs is not enough! Its time for people to recognise that mental illness is as severe as any other disease (CHD, cancer, etc). Help! Don't Hinder!w5

]]> Fri, 9 Mar 2012 12:24:27 UTC 12340655 Annette Mckay [Signature #6575] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/12340568?utm_medium=rss Psychological problems do not get better by taking a course of medication. They can affect a person's entire lifetime. As much support as possible is needed ~ if anything services should be increasing.

]]> Thu, 8 Mar 2012 11:46:35 UTC 12340568 Richard Camilleri [Signature #6574] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/12339788?utm_medium=rss Mental Health is vital and directly relates to the 'health' of a nation. We need more support for those seeking help with mental health, and for practitioners of mental health services, not less!

]]> Thu, 8 Mar 2012 06:46:13 UTC 12339788 Mary Romeo [Signature #6573] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/12339742?utm_medium=rss Thu, 8 Mar 2012 06:30:27 UTC 12339742 Anonymous [Signature #6572] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/12339639?utm_medium=rss A short time limit should not be put on dealing with mental health issues. Better access to more sessions means a better outcome for both the patient and society.

]]> Thu, 8 Mar 2012 05:56:47 UTC 12339639 Andrew Stewart [Signature #6571] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/12339598?utm_medium=rss Thu, 8 Mar 2012 05:45:22 UTC 12339598 Amy Howell [Signature #6570] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/12339557?utm_medium=rss Thu, 8 Mar 2012 05:29:08 UTC 12339557 Rhett Butler [Signature #6569] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/12339538?utm_medium=rss Thu, 8 Mar 2012 05:23:21 UTC 12339538 Louise Stewart [Signature #6568] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/12339532?utm_medium=rss I suffer from a severe anxiety disorder and depression, and my mental health is suffering more than ever as a result of the Government cutting back my sessions with my psychologist. PLEASE re-instate a fair policy for my mental health care, it is so important to me, and so many Australians with mental illnesses.

]]> Thu, 8 Mar 2012 05:21:46 UTC 12339532 Susan Gribble [Signature #6567] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/12315843?utm_medium=rss Mon, 5 Mar 2012 01:38:45 UTC 12315843 Anonymous [Signature #6566] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/12289739?utm_medium=rss Wed, 29 Feb 2012 07:51:13 UTC 12289739 Daniela D'Arienzo [Signature #6565] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/12275940?utm_medium=rss Mon, 27 Feb 2012 03:41:10 UTC 12275940 Anonymous [Signature #6564] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/12251430?utm_medium=rss Wed, 22 Feb 2012 06:03:49 UTC 12251430 Anonymous [Signature #6563] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/12245811?utm_medium=rss Tue, 21 Feb 2012 09:21:43 UTC 12245811 Mary-Anne Healy [Signature #6562] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/12222158?utm_medium=rss Fri, 17 Feb 2012 09:14:43 UTC 12222158 Anonymous [Signature #6561] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/12218691?utm_medium=rss Fri, 17 Feb 2012 06:55:32 UTC 12218691 Brady Bernice [Signature #6560] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/12218507?utm_medium=rss Fri, 17 Feb 2012 06:01:56 UTC 12218507 Tiana Nairn [Signature #6559] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/12218464?utm_medium=rss Mental health issues affect all of us adversely - whether a sufferer, family member, friend or employer. This initiative should be sustained at a level that achieves results.

]]> Fri, 17 Feb 2012 05:48:28 UTC 12218464 Anonymous [Signature #6558] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/12218392?utm_medium=rss I'm signing this in memory of my friend Catherine, who took her life on this day (17 Feb) three years ago. Unknown to all of us who were in school with/played softball with her, she had suffered sexual abuse as a pre teen/teenager, and when she finally commenced counselling in her mid 30s, found she could not afford to keep going with her treatment

Catherine might be alive now, if she'd had access to more sessions. In a bitter irony, after her suicide, her family was offered free counselling.

]]> Fri, 17 Feb 2012 05:24:37 UTC 12218392 Lauren Buchanan [Signature #6557] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/12218295?utm_medium=rss Fri, 17 Feb 2012 04:56:01 UTC 12218295 Kristy Lehmann [Signature #6556] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/12218287?utm_medium=rss Fri, 17 Feb 2012 04:53:41 UTC 12218287 Anonymous [Signature #6555] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/12210590?utm_medium=rss mental health is on the rise, yet so little is being done in terms of support,when will our government wake up and realize.

]]> Wed, 15 Feb 2012 11:09:56 UTC 12210590 Siouxsie Venning [Signature #6554] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/12187405?utm_medium=rss It seems crucial that we continue to advocate on behalf of vulnerable clients, many of whom will neither meet ATAPS criteria, nor wish to present to a psychiatrist. Certainly, many of the most vulnerable and difficult to treat clients (ie. those suffering from substance abuse, domestic violence or comoribidity), would find it too confronting to present to a psychiatrist, and are likely to believe that psychiatric medication will not solve behavioural problems. Go figure???

]]> Sun, 12 Feb 2012 01:09:19 UTC 12187405 Bethwyn Walker [Signature #6553] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/12163472?utm_medium=rss Tue, 7 Feb 2012 10:36:06 UTC 12163472 Renee VanDerHorst [Signature #6552] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/12158682?utm_medium=rss Tue, 7 Feb 2012 04:58:43 UTC 12158682