Almost half of all Australian adults will face mental ill-health during their lives.
Suicide was the main cause of death for Australians aged 15 to 49 years in 2019.
Find out what Department of Health are doing to support people with mental ill-health and reduce suicide in Australia.
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About mental health
Mental health has a huge impact on every aspect of people’s lives. It affects behaviour, physical health, work and relationships, as well as the people around them. Find out what we’re doing to support people’s mental health in Australia.
Get help now
In 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
- Mental Health Crisis Assessment and Treatment Team in your state/territory
- Beyond Blue – 1300 224 636.
Find a list of services that can help you right now at Head to Health