This report presents a number of recommendations, which if implemented, could make a significant step towards reducing rising rates of depression in youth. These recommendations require the efforts of many, including schools, parents, mental health service providers, employers and all levels of government.

The Centre for Mental Health at the University of Melbourne conducted an independent evaluation of three government‑funded supported digital mental health services to inform future Australian Government funding, awareness and utilisation efforts. Using a mixed‑methods approach guided by five key evaluation questions, the evaluation offers recommendations to support future policy development and system improvement.

This evaluation covers five key evaluation questions (KEQs) on a year-long implementation of a telehealth peer support model to coach people through the National Depression Initiative’s cognitive-behavioural tool The Journal. Between May 2019 and May 2020, 249 people were supported with phone and text support which resulted in a reduction in depression symptoms. The evaluation...

The aim of this review was to identify policies, programs and services which have been effective in preventing and/or managing mild to moderate depression and anxiety in adults.

The proportion of people living alone has increased in recent years due to population aging, decreasing marriage rates and lowering fertility. Living alone is positively associated with common mental disorders, regardless of age and sex, according to this study.