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/

The Victorian Quality Council (VQC), the Chief Psychiatrist and the Quality Assurance Committee supported the development and implementation of the Creating Safety: Addressing Restraint and Seclusion Practices project to enable mental health clinicians to apply the best available evidence to clinical practice.

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

http://www.health.vic.gov.au/chiefpsychiatrist/creatingsafety/index.htm

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

The Mental Health Advice Line is a telephone service established to provide Victorians with one source for expert advice, information and referral on any mental health issue. Call 1300 280 737 for the cost of a local call from anywhere in Victoria. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE MENTAL HEALTH ADVICE LINE WILL CLOSE AT MIDNIGHT ON 19 MARCH 2012.

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

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

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

The Victorian Government is committed to establishing mental health promotion as a core responsibility of the whole of government.

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

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

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/

Mental illnesses may be caused by life events, genetic factors or birth defects. They can be temporary or lifelong and include mood, anxiety, personality, psychotic and compulsive disorders. Help is available to prevent or manage mental health problems.

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

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