Get Prison Mental Health Services A Comparison Of Australian Jurisdictions

The 2020–21 National Study of Mental Health and Wellbeing collected data on mental health service access in the preceding 12 months. From this survey, it is estimated that 3.4 million Australians aged 16–85 saw a health professional for their mental health in the previous 12 months (ABS 2022).

Number of people experiencing "serious psychological distress" in jails: 1 in 4 + Percent of people in federal prisons who reported not receiving any mental health care while incarcerated: 66% + In state prisons: 74% +

SANE Australia (people living with a mental illness) — call 1800 18 7263 or chat online. This Way Up (anyone with stress, anxiety and depression) — online courses. MindSpot (people with anxiety and depression) — call 1800 61 44 34 or complete an online screening assessment.

Prisoners have markedly elevated rates of mental illness, chronic disease, substance dependence and engagement in health risk behaviours. More than one-third have been exposed to hepatitis C and transmission of bloodborne viruses (hepatitis B, hepatitis C and HIV) during incarceration in Australia.

162 public hospitals and 70 private hospitals provided specialised mental health services during 2020-21. 14,500 staff were employed by community mental health care services in 2020-21. Specialised mental health care facilities are a key component in delivering mental health care in Australia.

About two in five people who are incarcerated have a history of mental illness (37% in state and federal prisons and 44% held in local jails).

Telephone and online mental health support services headspace (for people aged 12 to 25 and their families) — call 1800 650 890 or chat online. Beyond Blue (anyone feeling depressed or anxious) — call 1300 22 4636 or chat online. Black Dog Institute (anyone affected by mood disorders) — online help.

The 2020–21 National Study of Mental Health and Wellbeing collected data on mental health service access in the preceding 12 months. From this survey, it is estimated that 3.4 million Australians aged 16–85 saw a health professional for their mental health in the previous 12 months (ABS 2022).

In 2015–16, there were 1,591 specialised mental health care facilities providing care. Hospital emergency services: In 2016–17, there were 276,954 mental health-related presentations to hospital emergency departments.

Number of people experiencing "serious psychological distress" in jails: 1 in 4 + Percent of people in federal prisons who reported not receiving any mental health care while incarcerated: 66% + In state prisons: 74% +

Our imprisonment rate has grown steadily since the 1980s and is around its highest level in a century (figure 1). On 30 June 2020, more than 40 000 Australians were in prison. Many more flow through the prison system each year. Over one third of prisoners are on remand, waiting for trial or sentencing.

SANE Australia (people living with a mental illness) — call 1800 18 7263 or chat online. This Way Up (anyone with stress, anxiety and depression) — online courses. MindSpot (people with anxiety and depression) — call 1800 61 44 34 or complete an online screening assessment.

Prisoners have markedly elevated rates of mental illness, chronic disease, substance dependence and engagement in health risk behaviours. More than one-third have been exposed to hepatitis C and transmission of bloodborne viruses (hepatitis B, hepatitis C and HIV) during incarceration in Australia.

The National Mental Health Research Strategy (the Strategy) is driven by the vision of a mentally healthy Australia with an innovative and responsive evidence-based mental health system that is continually improving outcomes that matter to people experiencing mental illness, their families and carers.

162 public hospitals and 70 private hospitals provided specialised mental health services during 2020-21. 14,500 staff were employed by community mental health care services in 2020-21. Specialised mental health care facilities are a key component in delivering mental health care in Australia.

A 2018 report into the health of Australia's prisoners found 40 per cent of jail entrants have a mental health condition and nearly a quarter (23 per cent) are on psychiatric medication.

About two in five people who are incarcerated have a history of mental illness (37% in state and federal prisons and 44% held in local jails).

If you are in a public hospital, care is free. If you are in a private hospital, you will be charged. If you have private health insurance, that will cover some of the costs. If you see a community mental health service, that is free.

Telephone and online mental health support services headspace (for people aged 12 to 25 and their families) — call 1800 650 890 or chat online. Beyond Blue (anyone feeling depressed or anxious) — call 1300 22 4636 or chat online. Black Dog Institute (anyone affected by mood disorders) — online help.

The 2020–21 National Study of Mental Health and Wellbeing collected data on mental health service access in the preceding 12 months. From this survey, it is estimated that 3.4 million Australians aged 16–85 saw a health professional for their mental health in the previous 12 months (ABS 2022).

In 2015–16, there were 1,591 specialised mental health care facilities providing care. Hospital emergency services: In 2016–17, there were 276,954 mental health-related presentations to hospital emergency departments.

Number of people experiencing "serious psychological distress" in jails: 1 in 4 + Percent of people in federal prisons who reported not receiving any mental health care while incarcerated: 66% + In state prisons: 74% +

Our imprisonment rate has grown steadily since the 1980s and is around its highest level in a century (figure 1). On 30 June 2020, more than 40 000 Australians were in prison. Many more flow through the prison system each year. Over one third of prisoners are on remand, waiting for trial or sentencing.

The National Mental Health Research Strategy (the Strategy) is driven by the vision of a mentally healthy Australia with an innovative and responsive evidence-based mental health system that is continually improving outcomes that matter to people experiencing mental illness, their families and carers.

SANE Australia (people living with a mental illness) — call 1800 18 7263 or chat online. This Way Up (anyone with stress, anxiety and depression) — online courses. MindSpot (people with anxiety and depression) — call 1800 61 44 34 or complete an online screening assessment.

Prisoners have markedly elevated rates of mental illness, chronic disease, substance dependence and engagement in health risk behaviours. More than one-third have been exposed to hepatitis C and transmission of bloodborne viruses (hepatitis B, hepatitis C and HIV) during incarceration in Australia.

A 2018 report into the health of Australia's prisoners found 40 per cent of jail entrants have a mental health condition and nearly a quarter (23 per cent) are on psychiatric medication.

162 public hospitals and 70 private hospitals provided specialised mental health services during 2020-21. 14,500 staff were employed by community mental health care services in 2020-21. Specialised mental health care facilities are a key component in delivering mental health care in Australia.

If you are in a public hospital, care is free. If you are in a private hospital, you will be charged. If you have private health insurance, that will cover some of the costs. If you see a community mental health service, that is free.

About two in five people who are incarcerated have a history of mental illness (37% in state and federal prisons and 44% held in local jails).

Telephone and online mental health support services headspace (for people aged 12 to 25 and their families) — call 1800 650 890 or chat online. Beyond Blue (anyone feeling depressed or anxious) — call 1300 22 4636 or chat online. Black Dog Institute (anyone affected by mood disorders) — online help.

In 2015–16, there were 1,591 specialised mental health care facilities providing care. Hospital emergency services: In 2016–17, there were 276,954 mental health-related presentations to hospital emergency departments.

Our imprisonment rate has grown steadily since the 1980s and is around its highest level in a century (figure 1). On 30 June 2020, more than 40 000 Australians were in prison. Many more flow through the prison system each year. Over one third of prisoners are on remand, waiting for trial or sentencing.

The National Mental Health Research Strategy (the Strategy) is driven by the vision of a mentally healthy Australia with an innovative and responsive evidence-based mental health system that is continually improving outcomes that matter to people experiencing mental illness, their families and carers.

A 2018 report into the health of Australia's prisoners found 40 per cent of jail entrants have a mental health condition and nearly a quarter (23 per cent) are on psychiatric medication.

If you are in a public hospital, care is free. If you are in a private hospital, you will be charged. If you have private health insurance, that will cover some of the costs. If you see a community mental health service, that is free.