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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Host/Reporter: Ben Fragiadakis
Episode Executive Producer: Lea Redfern
Supervising Producer: Simon Brady
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