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Mental health and communication needs

Mental health and communication needs

People with mental health needs often have communication and swallowing difficulties. In fact, people with communication and swallowing difficulties are more likely to experience mental ill-health. Speech pathologists help with communication and swallowing. They are an essential part of the mental health care team.
Organisation:
Topic:
Target audience:
General
Service area:
National
Last reviewed:
October 2025