Policy report
Building mentally healthy futures: Australian youth recovery plan
This policy paper focuses on actionable, evidence-based steps a newly elected federal government can take to address the current youth mental health crisis.
Policy report
COVID-19 and Australia's mental health: an overview of academic literature, policy documents, lived experience accounts and community reports
This report ties together multiple streams of knowledge to present an overview of the mental health impacts of COVID-19 and resultant policy measures.
Policy report
COVID-19 and Australia's mental health: preventing pandemic distress through economic supports
This policy paper outlines how economic insecurity, unemployment, or concern about becoming unemployed, are key drivers of mental distress for all Australians.
Briefing paper
COVID-19 and Australia's mental health: report of June 2021 meeting of Australia's Mental Health Think Tank
Drawing together expert researchers and practitioners from across the country, Australia’s Mental Health Think Tank met over 24 and 25 June 2021 to examine the emerging research evidence on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Australians’ mental health, and the effectiveness of Australia’s response.