Briefing paper
Policy brief: promoting small business owner mental health
Small business owners are facing concerning rates of mental ill-health, prompting calls for greater investment in tailored mental health supports. This policy brief outlines the further work needed to ensure mental health support programs are visible, accessible, and useful to small business, including through their trusted and familiar channels.
Position paper
Youth mental health and social media
This statement argues age-based social media bans are unlikely to be effective and that it is important that policymakers, social media platforms and mental health organisations work together to develop evidence-based solutions to ensure that young people are safe online.
Survey Report
Summary of results from national study of the impact of climate-fuelled disasters on the mental health of Australians
In December 2022, the Climate Council, supported by Beyond Blue, undertook an extensive two-part national study designed to better understand the impact of climate-fuelled disasters on mental health in Australia. This paper provides a snapshot of some of the most significant findings.
Report
Mental health discrimination in insurance
The PIAC’s Mental Health and Insurance Project has been tackling systemic problems in the way insurers design, price and offer policies and assess claims to the detriment of people with past or current mental health conditions. This report outlines the progress that has been made in the areas of travel insurance and life insurance, as...
Strategy
Beyond Blue community engagement strategy 2020-2022
In 2018-19, Beyond Blue asked the people they currently reach – and those they don’t – to reflect on the impact of their past engagement activities and to identify opportunities to connect more effectively with the diversity of people in Australia. This community engagement strategy is the result of those discussions.