Organisation
National Mental Health Commission (Australia)
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Strategy
National suicide prevention strategy 2025–2035
Drawing on the latest research, evidence and insights from people with lived and living experience of suicide, the strategy outlines a comprehensive approach to suicide prevention. It aims to unify the efforts of governments, communities and service providers to improve suicide prevention outcomes. The strategy is organised into three domains.
Guide
The role of managers in creating mentally healthy workplaces
This guide shares evidence-based approaches managers can use to help build mentally healthy workplaces. It outlines ways managers can support healthy workplaces at the organisational as well as team level and offers guidance on how to protect their own mental health and wellbeing.
Discussion paper
Advice on the National Suicide Prevention Strategy
This draft strategy for consultation is intended to guide long-term, coordinated suicide prevention by broadening current efforts and strengthening the existing support system. It provides guidance for all levels of government and provides practical direction for services and those delivering them.
Report
National report card 2023: monitoring the performance of Australia’s mental health system
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...
Report
Consultation summary: digital technologies and youth mental health
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...