Better health and ageing for all Australians

Mental Health

Mental health and suicide prevention policy

Strategies, policies and plans for improving the mental health of Australians.

The programs being implemented by the Department of Health and Ageing, with the aim of improving the mental health of Australians, are directed by the:

National mental health strategy

National suicide prevention strategy

National mental health policy 2008

Fourth national mental health plan

Council of Australian Governments' (COAG) national action plan on mental health (2006-2011)