'There will be weeks where I will have to assess what is more important- being timely on bills, being able to eat substantial meals or being able to afford mental health help and that scares me'. 9News
"There will be weeks where I will have to assess what is more important - being timely on bills, being able to eat substantial meals or being able to afford mental health help and that scares me."
The federal government announced this week that they would be reducing the Medicare-rebated psychology sessions from 20 to 10 per year. The session rebate was first extended during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.Counseling and therapy for couple and family. Adoption, psychology or psychotherapy concept. Session with psychiatrist or psychologist. Husband and wife with marriage counselor. Man, woman and doctor.
"There will be weeks where I will have to assess what is more important - being timely on bills, being able to eat substantial meals or being able to afford mental health help and that scares me. "It's hard to even gauge if you have found the right psychologist for you in 10 sessions," Kaitlyn said. It's a similar story for Annie* who is moving from full-time work to completing her final year of university next year.
"It has reduced the mental stress on finding the money to pay for these sessions. It has also allowed me to prioritise my mental health," Annie said.
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Unlucky bowler makes way with Pat Cummins locked in for returnStar fast bowler patcummins30 has confirmed his return from a quad injury to captain Australia in the first Test against South Africa at the GabbaBrisbane. 7Cricket 7NEWS
Read more »
Almost of half of Aussies under financial stress this Christmas: surveyA national survey conducted by Finder found that of the 1,114 respondents, 53 per cent - an equivalent of 10.6 million Australians - admitted they will "struggle" to cover expenses over the holiday period.
Read more »
Almost of half of Aussies under financial stress this Christmas: surveyA national survey conducted by Finder found that of the 1,114 respondents, 53 per cent - an equivalent of 10.6 million Australians - admitted they will "struggle" to cover expenses over the holiday period.
Read more »
First Test LIVE updates: Aussies rampage at the Gabba backs up Cummins’ gambleThe real summer of cricket gets under way in Brisbane as Australia, fresh off a series sweep over the West Indies, take on the Proteas in what is always an intriguing match-up.
Read more »
McKeon completes sprint double, Aussies set relay world recordEmma McKeon adds the 50 metres freestyle crown to her tally in Melbourne, having also won another relay gold with her Australian teammates in a world-record time.
Read more »
Dozens of Aussies stranded at Machu Picchu amid violent civil unrestMore than 20 Australians are among the roughly 300 tourists from around the world who have been left stranded in the ancient city of Machu Picchu, after Peru was plunged into a state of emergency following the ousting of the country's president. 9News
Read more »