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What is mental illness?

This brochure talks about mental illness, outlining the main types, myths and misunderstandings, what can be done about stigma, and where to go for help.

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This brochure is available in 21 languages from Mental Health in Multicultural Australia

What is mental illness? (html)

What is mental illness? (PDF 195 KB)

Page last reviewed: 24 September 2010


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