Mental health promotion
Report
Suicide and self-harm monitoring of the serving and ex-serving Australian Defence Force member population – Part 1: the data landscape and short-term opportunities
This research paper explores the current availability of suicide and self-harm data relevant to serving and ex-serving Australian Defence Force members, and identifies opportunities for data development.
Discussion paper
Strengthening social connection to accelerate social recovery
This white paper asserts that a national strategy to address loneliness and social isolation is needed now to accelerate Australia's recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic and rebuild a more socially connected, cohesive and thriving society.
Journal article
Healthier construction: conceptualising transformation of mental health outcomes through an integrated supply chain model
The aim of this paper is to analyse the industrial organisation and the structural and behavioural context of the construction industry and propose a new approach to understanding interactions at multiple levels, in relation to root causes of the mental health problem.
Strategy
Vision 2030 for mental health and suicide prevention in Australia
Vision 2030 aims to maintain consistency with the Productivity Commission inquiry into mental health and a number of other state, territory and national activities. It provides a framework through which current recommendations, future strategies and plans can be viewed to ensure a consistent approach towards the same goals for the future mental health system of...
Report
The shadow pandemic: three reforms for the post-pandemic mental healthcare system
The COVID-19 pandemic has had far reaching consequences across the globe, not least being a substantial increase in mental health issues across diverse population groups. Australian governments at both federal and state level are cognisant of the magnitude of the problem. This report argues that there are critical operational gaps that must be addressed to...