The largest ever study into mental health services in Australia has found that people in poorer areas are missing out on comprehensive care, with many unable to see a psychiatrist or psychologist for help.

Experts say the findings published today in the Medical Journal of Australia show that when it comes to mental health, what matters most is where you live, not how badly you need help.

It comes ahead of the Federal Government's long awaited release of its mental health review.

Listen to the interview by Medical reporter Sophie Scott below.

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