Further information related to this fact sheet: Mental illness prevalence.
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Related information on other website
Mental Health and Wellbeing, Department of Health and Ageing, Australian Government .
Support groups
ARAFEMI - Association of Relatives and Friends of the Emotionally and Mentally Ill.
References used for this fact sheet
- Mental illness – facts [online], Reality Check, Mental Illness Education ACT. More information here.
- Facts and figures about mental illness [online], SANE Australia. More information here.
- Mental illness: the facts [online], Victorian Government Health Information, Victoria’s Mental Health Services. More information here.
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