When you are feeling unwell

If you or someone you know is feeling unwell, there are a number of things you can do.

FAQs including the assessment process. what is it like being in hospital, if you are in hospital under the Mental Health Act 2014, if you disagree with your status, diagnosis or treatment plan and discharge/ planning options.

Australian Mental Health Act 2014

In this section we explore shared decision making and post some valuable resource relating to the mental health act 2014.

The 2014 Act came into effect in July 2014. It introduced new principles to support people experiencing mental illness to make and participate in treatment decision (shared decision making) and to have their views and preferences considered and respected.

Fact sheets and resources

Latest addintions include Mindgardens white paper Review of the burden of disease for neurological, mental health and substance use disorders in Australia.

Emerging information

In this section there is a focus on new information that will be of relevance to consumers, carers and clinicians. latest entries include Health Translations, Emerging mental disorders and Royal commission reports.

Mental health and children

Mental health is the most common health issue facing young people worldwide.

Orygen provides specialist mental health services for young people aged 15 to 25 who reside in the western and north-western regions of metropolitan Melbourne

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Children

The mental health of the under 18 age group. Worldwide 10-20% of children and adolescents experience mental disorders. Half of all mental illnesses begin by the age of 14 and three-quarters by mid-20s

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