Just The Facts
Mental Health in Australia
Each year in Australia:
- 20% of adults experience a mental health problem (most commonly, anxiety disorder or depression).
- 3% of adults experience a 'severe' mental illness such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, panic disorder, or obsessive-compulsive disorder.
- Only 50% of people affected by mental illness receive treatment.
Source: SANE
Topics: Australian Demographics, Disability, Mental Health