Supporting the mental health of your community
There are many Australians who have experienced, are currently experiencing or will experience a mental illness in their lifetime.
According to the Mental Health Foundation Australia, one in five (20%) Australians aged 16-85 experience a mental illness in any year. The most common mental illnesses are depressive, anxiety and substance use disorders. These three types of mental illness often occur in combination.
This list of resources may help you to raise awareness of mental health issues, educate your community on the stigma that surrounds mental health and provide pathways to support.
Mental health resources
- Look after your mental health Australia – Mental Health Australia
- Mental Health Tips – Mental Health Australia
- Mental Health Explained – Mental Health Foundation Australia
- What should you know about mental health conditions and disorders – Head to Health
- Publications to download or order – Beyond Blue
Audience specific resources
- Embrace Multicultural Mental Health – Mental Health Australia
- A range of resources for diverse communities - Head to Health
Mental health and alcohol and other drugs (AOD)
- World Mental Health Day – the impact of alcohol and drugs – Alcohol and Drug Foundation
- Mental Health and substance use – Alcohol and Drug Foundation
- Understanding dual diagnosis - Alcohol and Drug Foundation
- Does cannabis cause mental health issues? - Alcohol and Drug Foundation
Stigma
- Fight Stigma – Mental Health Foundation Australia
- Reducing stigma – Sane Australia
- ADF stigma series
- Stigma – why words matter
Mental health during COVID-19
Getting help and support
- Dual Diagnosis Australia & New Zealand
- ADF Drug Info (free, anonymous and non-judgmental AOD information): 1300 85 85 84
- National Alcohol and Other Drug Hotline (access to AOD treatment and support): 1800 250 015
- Head to Health (national mental health service finder)
- Beyond Blue (national mental health support service): 1300 22 4636
- Lifeline (crisis/suicide prevention): 13 11 14
- Suicide Call Back Service (crisis/suicide prevention and support): 1300 659 467
- Mensline (mental health support service for men): 1300 78 99 78
- Help and Support services (search by state)