How is digital technology impacting young people?
The Commission is looking into the ways digital technology affects the mental health of young people.
National Children’s Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy
50%
of adult mental health issues emerge before age 18
7 in 10
of the most common presentations to paediatricians are for child mental health
500+
people contributed to the development of the strategy
National Workplace Initiative
The NWI provides a nationally consistent approach to workplace mental health.
National Suicide Prevention Office
The NSPO sets strategic directions, builds capabilities, supports cross jurisdiction and cross portfolio action and reports on the agreed outcomes.
National Stigma and Discrimination Reduction Strategy
A long-term vision for Australia where stigma and discrimination are no longer barriers to living a long and contributing life.
National Suicide Prevention Adviser Final Advice
In April 2021, the National Suicide Prevention Adviser launched the Final Report led by the voice of Australians with lived experience.
Mental Health Safety and Quality Engagement Guide
The Guide focuses on participation by consumers and carers at a governance level.
Have Your Say
The Commission has launched a new engagement platform so we can hear your feedback and ideas on the development of our projects and strategies.
Featured
Vision 2030
The Commission is connecting with all Australians on the Vision 2030 for Mental Health and Suicide Prevention.
NWI
The National Workplace Initiative provides a nationally consistent approach to workplace mental health.
Spotlight Reports
Spotlight Reports cover specific issues and areas of interest and are commissioned to inform our work and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Commission.
National Reports
This report draws on data, indicators and frameworks, as well as people's experiences, to inform an assessment of whether progress is being achieved in the implementation of mental health reforms and the impact of any changes.
News & Media
Lived Experience (Peer) workforce guidelines: release of additional companion documents
The National Mental Health Commission maintains an unwavering commitment to expanding and supporting Australia’s Lived Experience (Peer) workforce, especially as it continues to be recognised and integrated into the mental health and suicide prevention workforce.
Message from the CEO
As we continue to navigate 2023, many people are being impacted by economic pressures. These are heightened by ongoing physical, social and emotional health challenges from the pandemic and natural disasters.
Lived experience of mental ill-health and carers recognised in historic commitment
Two new national peak bodies announced.
Prominent research and education leadership appointment for Commission Chair
Professor Ngiare Brown has been named the next Chancellor of James Cook University.
National Suicide Prevention Office Lived Experience Partnership Group Appointed
The National Suicide Prevention Office (NSPO) has today announced the appointment of 14 members of the NSPO Lived Experience Partnership Group (LEPG).
National Suicide Prevention Office Advisory Board Appointed
The National Suicide Prevention Office (NSPO) has today announced the appointment of 17 members of the NSPO advisory board.
Wellbeing focus welcome in Federal Budget update
The National Mental Health Commission has welcomed the focus on measuring what matters to improve the lives of all Australians in the Federal Budget update, including the beginning of a plan to better understand the social determinants that lead to poor mental health and wellbeing outcomes for Australians.
Annual ABS data reinforces risks factors in suicide and the need for comprehensive action
The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) released the 2021 Causes of Death data earlier today which has found that Australia lost 3,144 people to suicide in 2021.
Local communities are central to mental health becoming a global priority
Today, World Mental Health Day, the National Mental Health Commission (the Commission) is calling for an increased focus on the role of communities across the nation. This is critical to achieving the World Federation for Mental Health’s call to action today for mental health and suicide prevention to be a global priority.
Social wellbeing key to effective suicide prevention
The increase in people living in isolation and experiencing loneliness reinforces the importance of true social connection this World Suicide Prevention Day.
