Mental health and suicide prevention resources
A list of resources about mental health and suicide prevention in Australia.
Scoping and development of a National Digital Mental Health Framework – Final Report
13 May 2022ReportThe Final Report details the approach taken to scope and develop the National Digital Mental Health Framework.
National Digital Mental Health Framework
13 May 2022ReportThe National digital mental health framework aims to support an integrated and strategic approach to digital mental health service delivery and inform future funding decisions by governments.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Print ads – Make mental health a priority
6 May 2022PosterThis print ad shows how to maintain good mental health during this difficult time.
Part of a collection: Coronavirus (COVID-19) campaign resourcesEvaluation of National Psychosocial Support Programs: Appendix A
21 April 2022ReportAppendix A provides a profile of how each PHN implemented the National Psychosocial Support Measure (NPS-M) and Continuity of Support (CoS) program.
Head to Health Kids National Service Model
8 April 2022GuidelineThe Head to Health Kids National Service Model has been developed to support consistency in the establishment, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of the Head to Health Kids Hubs as well as providing clear expectations regarding functions and quality of care.
The Way Back Support Services Interim Evaluation – Short Report
7 April 2022ReportThis report offers a brief insight into how the Way Back Support Service is meeting the needs of people accessing the service across Australia. In addition the report outlines key interim findings and key interim recommendations.
Evaluation of National Psychosocial Support Programs: Final Report
1 April 2022ReportThe independent evaluation of the National Psychosocial Support Measure (NPS-M) and Continuity of Support (CoS) program assessed how appropriate, effective, efficient and impactful the programs have been.
Care for your health – Your guide to digital mental health services
1 April 2022Fact sheetThis fact sheet, part of the 'Care for your health' campaign, outlines information about mental health services in Australia.
Part of a collection: Care for your health – Campaign materialsBudget 2022–23: Mental health – Prevention and Early Intervention (Pillar 1)
29 March 2022Fact sheetA Budget 2022–23 fact sheet.
Part of a collection: Budget 2022–23: Prioritising mental health, preventive health and sportBudget 2022–23: Mental health – Suicide Prevention (Pillar 2)
29 March 2022Fact sheetA Budget 2022–23 fact sheet.
Part of a collection: Budget 2022–23: Prioritising mental health, preventive health and sportBudget 2022–23: Mental health – Treatment (Pillar 3)
29 March 2022Fact sheetA Budget 2022–23 fact sheet.
Part of a collection: Budget 2022–23: Prioritising mental health, preventive health and sportBudget 2022–23: Mental health – Supporting our vulnerable (Pillar 4)
29 March 2022Fact sheetA Budget 2022–23 fact sheet.
Part of a collection: Budget 2022–23: Prioritising mental health, preventive health and sportBudget 2022–23: Mental health – Workforce and Governance (Pillar 5)
29 March 2022Fact sheetA Budget 2022–23 fact sheet.
Part of a collection: Budget 2022–23: Prioritising mental health, preventive health and sportBudget 2022–23: Mental health support for the Devonport community
29 March 2022Fact sheetA Budget 2022–23 fact sheet.
Part of a collection: Budget 2022–23: Prioritising mental health, preventive health and sportBudget 2022–23: National Preventive Health Strategy
29 March 2022Fact sheetA Budget 2022–23 fact sheet.
Part of a collection: Budget 2022–23: Prioritising mental health, preventive health and sportMental health support for Australians affected by the 2019–20 bushfires
14 January 2022Fact sheetAustralians affected by bushfires will have access to coordinated and tailored mental health support.
Hospital certification for MBS items for repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS)
4 January 2022Fact sheetA factsheet has been developed to assist practitioners in preparing Type C certification, for submission to private health insurers, where rTMS treatment is provided in hospital. It also provides guidance on what to include when correctly completing Type C certificates.
Changes to MBS specialist telehealth from 1 January 2022
16 December 2021Fact sheetFrom 1 January 2022, patient access to specialist telehealth services will be supported by ongoing MBS arrangements.
Medicare telehealth services – Consumer information
16 December 2021Fact sheetThe Australian Government has worked with experts to design telehealth services that will continue from 1 January 2022. Many of the telehealth services that have benefited patients since March 2020 continue in their current form.
Ongoing telehealth – Strengthening primary care
16 December 2021Fact sheetFrom 1 January 2022, telehealth services introduced in response to COVID-19 will be ongoing. Eligible patients all around Australia will continue to have access to GP, nursing, midwifery and allied health services via telehealth where the health professional deems it clinically appropriate.
National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Plan 2013–2023
15 December 2021Strategy or frameworkThe National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Plan is an evidence-based policy framework. It guides policies and programmes that improve Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health.
National Safe Spaces Network Scoping Study – Executive summary
10 December 2021ReportThe National Safe Spaces Network Scoping Study project aimed to provide a holistic feasibility assessment of the concept of a National Safe Spaces Network.
Overarching Evaluation of the National Support for Child and Youth Mental Health Program – final report
9 December 2021ReportThis report presents the findings of the Overarching Evaluation of the National Support for Child and Youth Mental Health Program completed by the University of Queensland.
Evaluation of the Early Psychosis Youth Services Program final report – Appendices
29 November 2021ReportThe Evaluation of the Early Psychosis Youth Services (EPYS) Program examined the appropriateness, effectiveness, efficiency and equity of the EPYS Program to determine its impact and inform future policy direction.
Part of a collection: Evaluation of the Early Psychosis Youth Services ProgramEvaluation of the Early Psychosis Youth Services Program – Final report
29 November 2021ReportThe Evaluation of the Early Psychosis Youth Services (EPYS) program examined the appropriateness, effectiveness, efficiency and equity of the EPYS program to determine its impact and inform future policy direction.
Part of a collection: Evaluation of the Early Psychosis Youth Services Program