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Health
Jack Gramenz

Shame a barrier as many delay help for mental health

A survey has found some people wait up to a decade before they get help for mental health issues. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)

More than one in five Australians feel too ashamed to seek professional support for mental health issues, with the cost of living and accessibility of care contributing to some waiting up to a decade before they get help.

A recent survey has revealed 22 per cent of people said they were not seeking support because they felt ashamed.

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