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May 1, 2025 18 mins

It’s a good thing that as a society, we’re more open to discussing mental health and the challenges it poses for many people. University of Sydney reporter Ben Fragiadakis investigated this transformation on what used to be a very taboo topic. What he found were the unintended consequences of such openness. And despite all the attention, serious doubts remain among experts about our approach to treating mental health.

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Beyond 1300 22 46 36 

Host/Reporter: Ben Fragiadakis

Episode Executive Producer: Lea Redfern

Supervising Producer: Simon Brady

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'Contemplation' / Janusz Walczak

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