Mental Health
MHCA is the peak, national non-government organisation representing and promoting the interests of the Australian mental health sector, committed to achieving better mental health for all Australians.
Contains a wide range of information, factsheets and booklets on mental health/illness and suicide prevention. SANE also run a number of advocacy and awareness campaigns, including Stigma Watch, a web-based program promoting accurate and balanced depictions of mental illness and suicide.
SANE helpline: 1800 18 SANE (7263) (9-5 weekdays) or email SANE for information and advice about mental illness and related topics.
The NSW Mental Health Association site provides links to all other state mental health associations.
RANZCP have updated their guidelines that provide evidence-based information about particular mental illnesses and appropriate treatment options.
These guidelines, about first aid applicable to a range of developing mental disorders and mental health crisis situations, were produced using the Delphi method, which a systematic way of assessing the consensus of a panel of experts. The guidelines consist of first aid actions that have been rated as important or essential by expert panels of professionals, consumers and carers.
Multicultural Mental Health Australia (MMHA) provides national leadership in building greater awareness of mental health and suicide prevention amongst Australians from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds.
Provides information on the Australian Government's role and contributions to mental health reform activities in Australia.
Mental Illness Fellowship is Victoria's leading membership based not-for-profit organisation working with people with mental illness, their families and friends to improve their wellbeing.
Disclaimer
The diagnosis of mental health disorders requires trained medical professionals. The information on this website is to be used for educational purposes only. It should not be used as a substitute for seeking professional care in the diagnosis and treatment of mental health disorders. Any reference to a commercial product, process, service, company or organisation should not be taken as an endorsement or recommendation by Lifeline.