Good mental health is more than just the absence of mental illness.
1 in 5 Australians will experience a mental health problem in any given year.
About 45 per cent of Australian adults will be affected by mental illness at some time in their life.
Suicide is the leading cause of death for Australians aged 25-44 years of age.
Anxiety, mood disorders and substance use disorders are the most common mental illnesses experienced by Australian adults.
There are approximately 65,000 suicide attempts each year in Australia.
In Australia around 8 lives are lost per day to suicide, with males accounting for 75% of those deaths.
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We acknowledge the Wadjuk people of the land in which we primarily operate in. We also acknowledge all other Traditional Owners and Custodians of this Country, we pay our respects to all elders both past and present. We are committed to embracing diversity and eliminating discrimination and stigma through training and education, we welcome people of all identities.
This website has been established to provide information about mental illness to the Australian community. The website is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. You should seek the advice of an appropriately qualified healthcare professional before making decisions about your own circumstances. You should not disregard professional medical advice, or delay seeking it, because of any information contained on this website.