In Depth

The State of Health: substance use disorders and 'big picture' mental health

Jessica Willard
Updated July 2 2021 - 1:33am, first published September 22 2019 - 4:30am
HELP: Meg Betts, 20, says she used drugs and alcohol as an "escape" from living with mental illness, until she hit rock bottom. Picture: Paul Scambler
HELP: Meg Betts, 20, says she used drugs and alcohol as an "escape" from living with mental illness, until she hit rock bottom. Picture: Paul Scambler

*WARNING: This article deals with mental illness and suicide, and could be triggering for some readers. For crisis support, call Lifeline on 13 11 14.

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Jessica Willard

Jessica Willard

Senior Journalist and Health Reporter

Being a health reporter to me is about more than just reporting the problems. It's about asking why they are happening in the first place and what needs to change to fix it.

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