Australia's first mentally healthy city
Australia's first mentally healthy city
What is a mentally healthy city?
A mentally healthy city addresses mental health as a comprehensive, whole of life, health and well-being agenda involving individual citizens and the support of the broader community.
It is a city that understands and utilises the concept of a mental health continuum whereby individuals learn how to look after themselves or others in day-to-day life with the aim of reducing health issues.
It is a city that understands and supports the availability and ease of access of mental health services based on a stepped care approach.
It is a city that has increasing capacity to assist individuals in achieving their best health and well-being as well as greater ability to support and guide when required.
It aims to establish a community culture where the stigma around mental health is reduced and supported in a positive community environment.
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