Mental Health
Understanding mental health is one of the most important steps toward preventing suicide. This section covers the foundations of mental illness, what depression is and who it affects, how stress and life circumstances contribute to mental health problems, and the vital connection between mental health and suicide risk. Whether you are looking for information for yourself or someone you care about, these clinically reviewed resources can help.
Where do you need to start?
Three common places people arrive. Each one leads to the right information and support.
Key articles on mental health
Clinically reviewed articles covering the foundations of mental health, depression and suicide risk.
What Is Depression Or Depressive Illness?
A comprehensive overview of depressive illness — what it is, how it develops, and why it matters for mental health and suicide prevention.
Read articleStresses Increasing The Risk Of Suicide
Understanding the life stresses and mental illness factors that increase a person's vulnerability to suicidal thoughts and behaviours.
Read articleTeenage Stress, Depression and Suicide
How stress and depression manifest in teenagers, the warning signs to watch for, and what parents and carers can do to help.
Read articleSuicide Statistics Australia
Current Australian suicide statistics, trends, and demographic data — providing context for prevention efforts across the country.
Read articleBrowse all mental health topics
Every article in this category, organised by sub-topic.
Depression
Mental Illness
Practical Advice
Useful Links
If you or someone you know needs help right now
If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, or you are worried about someone who may be at risk, please reach out. You do not have to face this alone.