Better health and ageing for all Australians

Health topic quickview: Mental health

A collection of Mental health-related information in the Health and Ageing website.

Mental health

21 February 2013

Information about action to build a stronger, more transparent, accountable, efficient and effective mental health system.

Non-Directive Pregnancy Support Counselling MBS Items

06 November 2012

These items provide Medicare benefits for the provision of non-directive pregnancy support counselling by eligible GPs, and psychologists, social workers and mental health nurses on referral from a GP.

National suicide prevention strategy

26 October 2012

The National Suicide Prevention Strategy (NSPS) provides the platform for Australia's national policy on suicide prevention with an emphasis on promotion, prevention and early intervention.

A summary of youth health related initiatives

31 August 2010

The Department of Health and Ageing has funded, established and implemented a range of programs and strategies that address, or are relevant to, the health and well-being of young people. Our programs are based on evidence and knowledge of the major health issues facing young people today.

Program/Initiatives

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Publications

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