Enid Warringar, health worker mentor

Mental health

The 2007 Mental Health Survey by the Australian Bureau of Statistics found significant social impacts on people living with a mental health disorder. Some of the major findings include:

  • less contact with family
  • higher instances of living alone
  • increased rates of unemployment
  • higher suicide rates.

Select these terms to learn about some of the socio-economic impacts that people living with a mental illness experience. If you already know about the impacts you can just jump in and do the True/false activity to check your knowledge. It’s up to you.

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