Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer Doctor Ruth Vine's interview on 19 May 2020 on ABC Radio Melbourne about coronavirus (COVID-19) and mental health. VIRGINIA TRIOLI: I wanted to introduce to you Dr Ruth Vine.
For some time she was this state's chief psychiatrist and she's just recently, in the last few days, been appointed Deputy Chief Medical Officer for Mental Health, it is a national position and she works there with the entire team in Canberra, it's a newly created deputy role in order to recognise that during COVID-19 mental health is every bit as important as physical health.
Dr Vine, good morning and congratulations. RUTH VINE: Thank you very much, Virginia, and good morning to you. VIRGINIA TRIOLI: Were you