Mental health describes a person's emotional, psychological and social wellbeing. Poor mental health can affect your mood, thoughts, behaviour and other aspects of your life.
In an emergency, call 000
If you are in an emergency situation where you are worried about your safety or someone else's, call 000 for an immediate response.
If you need to talk, contact Lifeline, SuicideLine or Beyond Blue.
Contact our Mental Health Triage on 1300 874 243 for 24-hour mental health crisis assessment advice and support.
There is a range of options about where to get help for your mental health, including your doctor, a mental health professional or community support.
Supporting someone with mental health challenges can be overwhelming. By working together with the treating team and the person you support, you can play a valuable role in their recovery.
We partnered with Choice and Medication to create fact sheets to help consumers, their family and carers understand their medicines and make informed decisions.
The Mental Health and Wellbeing Act outlines how services are to communicate and provide treatment to people with mental illness, as well as a person's rights to make decisions about their care.
If you are struggling with mental health issues - or know someone who is - there are resources that can help.
We have relapse-prevention strategies, wellness and recovery plans, advance care planning, self-care and early warning signs to help you stay well.
Explore the personal narratives and practical advice of people who live with a mental illness or look after someone with a mental illness.
We have resources to help you to understand when you're OK and safe to drive, as well as your rights and responsibilities as a driver experiencing a mental health condition.