Summary
This report provides an overview of key statistics and related information on mental health services, incorporating updates made to the online report over the 12 months to October 2017. The report draws on data from various sources. As such, the data reference year reported might vary between topic areas. This report provides an overview of key statistics and related information on mental health services, incorporating updates made to the online report over the 12 months to October 2017. The report draws on data from various sources. As such, the data reference year reported might vary between topic areas.
Mental health services: at a glance
The prevalence of mental illness in Australia
The impact of mental illness in Australia
Australia’s mental healthcare system—an overview
Mental health care services and support
- Mental health care provided by general practitioners
- Medicare-subsidised mental health-related services
- Mental health services provided in public hospital emergency departments
- State and territory community mental health care services
- Overnight mental health-related hospital care
- Same-day mental health-related hospital care
- State and territory residential mental health care
- Special focus: use of restrictive practices
- Psychiatric disability support services
- Specialist homelessness services
- Personal Helpers and Mentors
- Access to Allied Psychological Services
- Mental health-related prescriptions
Mental health resources
- Mental health workforce
- Expenditure on mental health services
- Specialised mental health care facilities
Key Performance Indicators for Australian Public Mental Health Services
End matter: Glossary; Reference