%T Development of a prototype Australian mental health intervention classification: a working paper %I Australian Institute of Health and Welfare %D 2013 %K Mental health, %K Multiculturalism, %K Medicine, %K Economic development %U https://apo.org.au/node/32909 %X This report presents a brief history of the development of the Mental Health Intervention Classification (MHIC) that has been designed for use in Australian health-care settings, and details the most recent iteration of the classification scheme. The rationale for developing a MHIC is to allow collection of mental health intervention information using a standard classification scheme that enables nationally comparable and consistent reporting of trends, patterns and best practice in the provision of mental health services. %9 Report