Prioritise mental health in crisis plan: Black Dog Institute director

Sarah Lansdown
Updated November 9 2020 - 12:48pm, first published 1:00am
Black Dog Institute director and chief scientist Professor Helen Christensen said Australia has an opportunity to improve mental health in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. Picture: Supplied
Black Dog Institute director and chief scientist Professor Helen Christensen said Australia has an opportunity to improve mental health in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. Picture: Supplied

Australia needs to urgently work on preventative measures for mental health problems in preparing for future crises, director and chief scientist of the Black Dog Institute says.

Sarah Lansdown

Sarah Lansdown

Canberra Times education reporter

Sarah covers all stages of education in the capital, from early childhood to higher education. Previously she was a general news reporter at The Advocate in North West Tasmania. She was named Best New Journalist at the 2019 Tasmanian Media Awards for a series on paramedic shortages. Email: sarah.lansdown@canberratimes.com.au