Brisbane Times ·general ·2 hours ago

New mental health hotline to end police culture of ‘toughing things out’

Queensland Police launched a 24/7 mental health helpline on Tuesday, addressing a culture where officers avoided seeking help for fear of career damage. The $5.5 million Cop Care service is Australia's first peer-to-peer support program for police, following a review showing up to 14 percent of Queensland officers suffer post-traumatic stress disorder.

Summary by Glance · Brisbane Times

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