Many find it hard to access specialised care from psychologists and psychiatrists. Others are sceptical about the benefits of seeing a specialist. Who needs to see a specialist? What benefits can they  provide? How can we organise health care to best respond to the surge in demand for specialists? 

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To find out more about depression and support services, you can contact Head to Health at www.headtohealth.gov.au , Beyond Blue at www.beyondblue.org.au , Lifeline at www.lifeline.org.au or on 13 11 14 and www.headspace.com . Thanks to Future Generation Global.