This website can help you or someone you know recognise signs of mental health problems and act to improve and maintain health and wellbeing.

http://at-ease.dva.gov.au...

http://at-ease.dva.gov.au/

Beyondblue is a national, independent, not-for-profit organisation working to address issues associated with depression, anxiety and related substance misuse disorders in Australia. Provides details about programs, research and resources available.

http://www.beyondblue.org.au...

http://www.beyondblue.org.au/

Depression is a mental illness that may be mild or severe. Types include major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder, dysthymic and cyclothymic disorders, postnatal depression and seasonal affective disorder. Seek help early to avoid the risk of other mental health problems.

http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au...

http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/ct_depression?open

Forensicare specialises in the understanding, treatment and care of mentally ill offenders. Details the hospital and consulting services available and lists current and recent research projects.

http://www.forensicare.vic.gov.au...

http://www.forensicare.vic.gov.au/

Contains information on Australian Government mental health and wellbeing and suicide prevention initiatives, including beyondblue - the National Depression Initiative, Better Outcomes in Mental Health Care, and the Youth Mental Health Initiative.

http://www.health.gov.au...

http://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/Mental%20Health%20and%20Wellbeing-1

Information on the Australian Government's role and contributions to mental health reform activities in Australia.

http://www.health.gov.au...

http://www.health.gov.au/internet/mentalhealth/Publishing.nsf/Content/Home-1

Provides information about the Mental Health Review Board, what they do and patient rights. There are also useful links to other information sources, the Mental Health Act 1986 and other Australian mental health tribunals.

http://www.mhrb.vic.gov.au...

http://www.mhrb.vic.gov.au/

Outlines the review of the Victorian Mental Health Act 1986. Implementation of the reform strategy will proceed in close alignment with legislative change.

http://www.health.vic.gov.au...

http://www.health.vic.gov.au/mentalhealth/mhactreview/

Provides information for patients, carers, families and practitioners about mental health services in Victoria, including policies and funding, service locations and addresses, patient rights and training courses available.

http://www.health.vic.gov.au...

http://www.health.vic.gov.au/mentalhealth/index.htm