Mental Health Challenges In Australia

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Prevalence and impact of mental illness - Mental health

(6 days ago) WEBIn 2007, an estimated 20% of Australians had a 12-month mental illness, compared with 22% in 2020–2022. The prevalence of a 12-month mental illness remained the same among males (18% for both), but there was an increase among females (from …

https://www.aihw.gov.au/mental-health/overview/prevalence-and-impact-of-mental-illness

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2023 Report to the Nation Mental Health Australia

(9 days ago) WEBWednesday, September 13, 2023. Mental Health Australia’s 2023 Report to the Nation provides a “pulse-check” of the mental health and wellbeing of people in Australia. …

https://mhaustralia.org/report/2023-report-nation

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Mental health disorders in young Australians surge by 47 …

(3 days ago) WEBMental health disorders among young people have soared by nearly 50 per cent in 15 years, new data shows, as experts warn the health system is struggling to …

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-10-05/abs-data-shows-mental-health-anxiety-depression-rising/102928618

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More than a third of young Australians experienced mental health

(9 days ago) WEBMental health problems among young people have increased by almost 50% in last 15 years. In Australia, the crisis support service Lifeline is 13 11 14. In the US, …

https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2023/oct/05/abs-national-study-of-mental-health-and-wellbeing-report-results-released-young-people-australia-bureau-statistics

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About 40 per cent of young Australians have experienced …

(1 days ago) WEBThe National Mental Health Survey revealed the annual prevalence of mental ill health in 16 to 24-year-olds had surged from 26 per cent in 2007 to 39 per …

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-08-05/youth-mental-health-crisis-time-to-respond/101295194

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National Study of Mental Health and Wellbeing, 2020-21

(5 days ago) WEBResults for 2020-2022. Results from the full sample of 15,893 respondents in the National Study of Mental Health and Wellbeing (NSMHW) were published on 5 …

https://www.abs.gov.au/statistics/health/mental-health/national-study-mental-health-and-wellbeing/2020-21

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What we're doing about mental health

(5 days ago) WEBIn an emergency, call 000. Help is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, anywhere in Australia. If you need help now, call: Lifeline – 13 11 14. Kids Helpline – …

https://www.health.gov.au/topics/mental-health-and-suicide-prevention/what-were-doing-about-mental-health

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Young people are struggling the most with their mental …

(4 days ago) WEBAustralia Talks data reveals one in five people between the ages of 18 and 24 are struggling with their mental health. We asked young Australians to share what they learned from seeking help.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-06-09/youth-mental-health-australia-talks/100186268

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Exploring the barriers and facilitators to accessing and utilising

(3 days ago) WEBIntroduction. The incidence of mental disorders among individuals located in regional, rural, and remote areas of Australia is comparable to their metropolitan …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9733872/

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Analysing Australia’s Mental Health Crisis APS

(3 days ago) WEBThe deterioration of Australia’s mental health services is only one part of the hollowing out of our state institutions, but there is some hope for the future. The …

https://psychology.org.au/about-us/news-and-media/aps-in-the-media/2023/analysing-australias-mental-health-crisis

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COVID-19 and mental health in Australia – a scoping review

(7 days ago) WEBBackground The COVID-19 outbreak has spread to almost every country around the world and caused more than 3 million deaths. The pandemic has triggered …

https://bmcpublichealth.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12889-022-13527-9

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The Australian Mental Health Crisis: A system failure in need of

(2 days ago) WEBA Queensland Health report highlighted the problems for patients trying to access a health system under pressure. The report identified 140 unexpected deaths of …

https://napp.org.au/2021/04/the-australian-mental-health-crisis-a-system-failure-in-need-of-treatment/

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Mental health and suicide prevention

(9 days ago) WEBThis consultation plan outlines the stakeholder consultation and engagement for the Psychosocial Project Group's analysis, including jurisdictional and national …

https://www.health.gov.au/topics/mental-health-and-suicide-prevention

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Review of Australian initiatives to reduce stigma towards people …

(7 days ago) WEBAustralian national mental health policy outlines the need for a nationally coordinated strategy to address stigma and discrimination, particularly towards people …

https://ijmhs.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s13033-020-00423-1

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About mental health - Department of Health and Aged Care

(9 days ago) WEBIn an emergency, call 000. Help is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, anywhere in Australia. If you need help now, call: Lifeline – 13 11 14; Kids Helpline – 1800 55 1800; …

https://www.health.gov.au/topics/mental-health-and-suicide-prevention/about-mental-health

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Mental illness - types, causes and diagnosis of mental health …

(6 days ago) WEBThere are many different types of mental illness. Some of the main groups of mental health disorders are: mood disorders (such as depression or bipolar disorder) anxiety …

https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/mental-illness

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Inequity in mental health care is widening, with treatment 'out of

(3 days ago) WEBLinks between disadvantage and higher rates of mental health issues are well-established. Disadvantaged households reported having anxiety disorders and …

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-03-14/mental-health-inequities-widening-lower-income-earners/102009884

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Mental health Australian Bureau of Statistics

(4 days ago) WEBMental health. 20% or 4.8 million Australians had a mental or behavioural condition, an increase from 18% in 2014-15. 13% or 3.2 million Australians had an …

https://www.abs.gov.au/statistics/health/mental-health

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Mental health in Australia - Department of Health and Aged Care

(6 days ago) WEBHelp is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, anywhere in Australia. If you need help now, call: Lifeline – 13 11 14. Kids Helpline – 1800 55 1800. Mental …

https://www.health.gov.au/topics/mental-health-and-suicide-prevention/mental-health-in-australia

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How often do parents seek help for their children's mental health …

(3 days ago) WEBKandel spoke to SBS Nepali about the importance of research-backed data to implement policies in Australia's Nepali community. Readers seeking support with …

https://www.sbs.com.au/language/nepali/en/podcast-episode/how-often-do-parents-seek-help-for-their-childrens-mental-health-challenges/7grtmzp23

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Parents of teen who allegedly stabbed bishop at Sydney church …

(Just Now) WEBSpeaking to ABC’s 7.30, the 16-year-old’s mother and father say their son has struggled with mental health problems for years The parents of the 16-year-old accused …

https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2024/apr/30/sydney-church-stabbing-parents-teenager-alleged-offender-history-mental-health-issues

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Child and Teen Firearm Mortality in the U.S. and Peer Countries

(9 days ago) WEBThe child and teen firearm assault mortality rate reached a high in 2021 with a rate of 3.9 per 100,000, a 7% increase from the year before and a 50% increase from …

https://www.kff.org/mental-health/issue-brief/child-and-teen-firearm-mortality-in-the-u-s-and-peer-countries/

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