CHINA: Poor mental health sideffect of booming economy
Updated
China's economic growth is having an unfortunate side effect. Authorities are concerned at the rise in the incidence of stress and depression amongst the population, including children. Its adding considerable strain on a system with an acknowledged poor record in the treatment of mental health and serious psychiatric disorders. That's beginning to change as a national program kicks in.
Presenter: Karon Snowdon
Speakers: Dr Che Ng, Associate Professor from Melbourne University's Department of Pychiatry
