This report provides information on the prevalence of selected lifetime and twelve-month mental disorders by three major disorder groups: anxiety disorders, affective disorders and substance use disorders.

This report provides information on the prevalence of selected lifetime and twelve-month mental disorders by three major disorder groups: anxiety disorders (eg social phobia), affective disorders (eg depression) and substance use disorders (eg alcohol harmful use). It also provides information on the level of impairment, the health services used for mental health problems, physical conditions, social networks and caregiving, as well as demographic and socio-economic characteristics. The survey collected information from approximately 8,800 Australians aged 16-85 years.