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Jessica Longbottom

Victoria's mental health industry in dire straits as conditions worsen and workforce shortages continue

Kim Gallaher loves her work as a mental health nurse but says burnout and stagnant wages make it tough to stay. (ABC News: Darryl Torpy)

In the busy emergency department where mental health nurse Kim Gallaher works, people at the lowest point in their life can wait up to 12 hours before being seen.

They've reached a point where they desperately need help, and need it now.

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