Understanding mental health conditions
Typically defined as health illnesses, mental health conditions significantly affect how someone feels, thinks, behaves and interacts with others. Almost half (45%) of Australians are estimated to experience a mental health condition during their lifetime1; Common conditions include depression, anxiety and substance use disorders2.
Below are some important statistics and resources to help you understand the impact of mental health conditions in Australia.
Almost half of all Australians will experience a mental illness in their lifetime.3
3.4 million Australians aged 16-85 saw a health professional for their mental health in 2020/21.4
61% of Australians took action to help manage their mental health.5
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1 Beyond Blue – Learn about mental health
2 Sleep Health Foundation – Chronic Insomnia Disorder in Australia
3 Better Health – Mental illness statistics
4 Australian Institute of Health and Welfare – Prevalence and impact of mental illness
5 Black Dog Institute – Facts & figures about mental health
6 Australian Bureau of Statistics – First insights from the National Study of Mental Health and Wellbeing, 2020-21
7 Australian Institute of Health and Welfare – Mental health: prevalence and impact / updated July 2022
8 Beyond Blue – Anxiety
9 Health Direct – Substance abuse