This report presents a refreshed approach to annual reporting on Australia’s mental health system. The document provides a concise, consistent, and data-driven view of mental health and wellbeing in Australia. It draws together relevant events and data on a set of core indicators to reflect on the 2023 calendar year and understand how the system...

The National Mental Health Commission has undertaken work to better understand the interplay between digital technologies and mental health. In 2023, the Commission held a 3-part consultation consisting of a public consultation via an online survey, input from an Expert Advisory Group, and input from a Youth Advisory Group. This document is a summary of...

This report is a plain language translation of five research studies conducted by the University of New England. It helps to better understand how people in Australia experience distress and emotional and psychological ill-health, and what services and supports they have found to be positive and supportive, or conversely, unhelpful.

This discussion paper has been released to deepen the conversation around digital technologies and mental health to better understand what parts of technology use are helpful or harmful.

A national survey commissioned by the National Mental Health Commission (the Commission) to better understand mental health-related stigma and discrimination. Results indicated that over four million Australians experienced mental health-related stigma and discrimination in the prior 12 months in three broad areas: public stigma, structural stigma and self-stigma.