Mental illness is more common than we think.
1 in every 5 Australians — about 4 million people — suffers from a mental illness in a given year, and almost half the population has suffered a mental disorder at some time in their life. The most common mental disorders are depression, anxiety and substance use disorders.
Every day, at least six Australians die from suicide and a further thirty people will attempt to take their own life
According to some statistics, 54% of people with mental illness do not access any treatment. This is worsened by delayed treatment due to serious problems in detection and accurate diagnosis.
If you have experienced any difficulties with mental health, do not delay seeking help.