Mental Health
National Mental Health Strategy
The National Mental Health Strategy is a commitment by the Australian Government and state and territory governments to improve the lives of people with a mental illness.
Mental health
. National Mental Health Strategy
. COAG National Action Plan
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. National Mental Health Strategy
. COAG National Action Plan
. Programs
. Publications
. Links
It was endorsed in April 1992 by the Australian Health Ministers' Conference (AHMC) as a framework to guide mental health reform. The National Mental Health Strategy aims to:
- Promote the mental health of the Australian community
- Where possible, prevent the development of mental disorder
- Reduce the impact of mental disorders on individuals, families and the community
- Assure the rights of people with mental illness.
- the National Mental Health Policy
- the National Mental Health Plan
- the Mental Health Statement of Rights and Responsibilities
- the Australian Health Care Agreements
