Mental Health Connect

A report was launched nationally in Brisbane this week  that reveals how Australia can reduce the cost-burden of mental ill health on the nation.
Currently, the cost of mental ill health is estimated at 3%- 4% of Australia’s GDP.
The report, ‘From Discrimination to Social Inclusion: a review of the anti- stigma initiatives in mental health,’ presents [...]

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Are you included?
The Australian Government places a high priority on ‘social inclusion’. But how well are people living with a mental illness ‘included’ in our society?
SANE Australia’s Research Bulletin 12 aims to find out. The new survey is available online now to complete. Results will be published in June 2010. 
‘Research tells us that being included [...]

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