I think it’s the same all round the world. There is either a sudden and/or huge reduction of mental health professionals or (and this is more scary) the demands and needs of the population has increased.
I was very lucky to be diagnosed bipolar type two during recuperation from a major breakdown. I have also been lucky to have been assigned a psychiatrist (a rarity over here).
Quite honestly I’m not sure I could cope at all if this had not happened.
A bit weird being grateful for having a breakdown