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.