Enid Warringar, health worker mentor

Mental health

Did you know that one in five Australians is currently affected by a mental disorder and almost half will experience a mental disorder at some point in their lifetime?

Poor mental health can affect a person’s ability to interact successfully with others and can stop a person from working. This section looks at the things that make us emotionally unwell and what we can do to make us well again. Use the menu to build your knowledge about mental health.

If you already know about working in the mental health sector, you can just jump in and do the activities. It’s up to you. Select to the Radio link to read more about disorder types and to find resources about Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander mental health issues.