Sign of the times

摘要

The naming of mental health clinician Patrick McGorry as Australian of the Year is a positive sign in the fight to raise the profile of mental health.rn"This award signals a change in Australia's attitude towards mental illness that is both courageous and refreshing. As a society we need to unite to effect lasting change that will improve care to this often marginalised group," McGorry said.rnHe said up to 50 per cent of Australians were affected by mental illness and there was a growing recognition that good mental health was as equally important as good physical health.