Australia's first mentally healthy city
Australia's first mentally healthy city
Australia's first mentally healthy city
Australia's first mentally healthy city
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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