Slide 1: Introduction

Hello, everyone, welcome to my presentation wherein I am going to discover mental health and well-being services in Australia over the past 50 years. According to the World Health Organization, mental health is a situation in which someone may additionally acquire their whole capability, manipulate stressors, work efficiently, etc (Fusar-Poli, et al. 2020). There are so many reasons that can be found to decrease mental health. It can be stress, anxiety, and depression. So, today, here we are going to dive into how Australia has tackled these demanding situations and evolved its intellectual fitness offerings over the past 5 decades.

Slide 2: Institutionalisation Era

During the institutionalization era in Australia, psychiatric hospitals were the primary remedy facilities for intellectual ailments. With over 30,000 admissions in the 1960s, it underscores the full-size reliance on institutional take care of mental health treatment during that period (Bradshaw, & Willis, 2023). It means that if someone had a mental health problem then the first thing people thought was going to a huge medical institution specifically to improve mental health. The hospitals were supposed to assist, but sometimes they did not deal with people very all and some people felt lonely or trapped there.

Slide 3: deinstitutionalisation generation

 
In Australia, numerous psychiatric centres have been closed during the deinstitutionalization era. It occurred because the number of beds from over 70,000 was reduced in the 1980s (Rossell, et al. 2021). The number of beds becomes less than 30,000. But at the same time, community-based mental health services were expanded. Hence, individuals might receive care closer to home rather than having to stay in hospitals. It is like providing care and assistance right in the homes of individuals, allowing them to receive the necessary support while feeling low. Making mental health treatment more approachable and accessible required this change.

Slide 4: Medical model of incapacity/fitness

 
The awareness of the scientific model is Using clinical techniques to identify and treat mental health issues (McGorry, et al. 2023). In Australia, more than 17 million prescriptions for antidepressants in 2018, demonstrating America's dependency on pharmaceutical recuperation tactics. It is important to remember that there are opportunities for alternative forms of treatment for mental health issues further to medicine, including counselling and the help of friends and family. However, medicine is one tool, it's not the only one in the toolbox for mental health.

Slide 5: Social Model of disability/fitness

 
The social version of mental health draws attention to how society influences mental health. For instance, the Australian Bureau of Statistics showed a link between socioeconomic problems and the expanded occurrence of mental contamination (Moreno, et al. 2020). It mainly highlights the significance of social interventions. That's why social interventions are so crucial. These are moves taken to improve such things as housing, employment opportunities, and assistance services. By making society better for all of us, we can assist in preventing intellectual health troubles and aid those who are struggling.

Slide 6: A biopsychosocial model of disability/health

 
The biopsychosocial paradigm recognizes the interaction between biological-like genetics, psychological-like emotions, and social-like environment elements in mental health. Here try to demonstrate its efficacy in offering a thorough awareness of mental disease, leading to its increased recognition (Greenberg, 2020). For example, a person would feel unhappy because of a combination of their genes, how they consider matters, and what's taking place around them.

This method enables one to recognize mental illness issues better because it takes into account everything that would be affecting someone's well-being. With this understanding, it is less difficult to apprehend whilst a person may want assistance and to figure out the high-quality methods to support them. So, using the usage of biopsychosocial method will be useful to enhance our recognition of mental health troubles and help more human beings get the aid they need.

Slide 7: Mental Health Policies

 
Australia has developed a progressive mental health policy during the last 50 years. It especially focuses on early intervention, community-based care, and de-stigmatization (Pfefferbaum, 2021). For example, more than $5.9 billion people were set apart for mental fitness care in 2020–2021. This method great source for things like remedies, helping companies, and training approximately intellectual health. By investing in those areas, Australia is displaying that they're serious about ensuring everybody has the assistance they need in terms of intellectual well-being.

Slide 8: Recovery Process

 
In Australia, the emphasis of recovery-oriented techniques is on self-determination and empowerment. Research indicates that adopting these principles results in a higher quality of life; 70% of people report feeling more satisfied and able to operate better in social situations (Moeti, et al. 2022). For the recovery process, daily meditation or exercise can be a great medicine. It helps to get inner happiness. Moreover, travelling can help to overcome mental illness. Overall, it can be said that self-care can help to improve mental illness.

Slide 9: Mental Health Service Delivery

 
In Australia, residential care comprises 12%, and community-based services account for 78% of mental health service delivery (Latoo, et al. 2022). Person-centred techniques improve efficacy and customer happiness by guaranteeing customized treatment. When it involves getting help for intellectual fitness, the care must be all about the person desiring it. These techniques ensure each person receives the remedy it is just proper for them. However, by focusing on what anyone wants and needs, individual-targeted care now not only works better but additionally makes the person happier with their treatment.

Slide 10: Mental Health Literacy

 
In Australia, mental health literacy is necessary because of raising public awareness of mental health issues. 63% of citizens say awareness campaigns have improved their knowledge of mental illness (Ma, et al. 2023). To lessen stigma, initiatives also prioritize early intervention and the development of empathy. There are so many advantages that can be found in this mental health illness. For example, it helps to recognize mental illness people quickly, helps to support those illness people, understand their situation, etc.

Slide 11: International Influence on Australian Mental Health Strategies

 
Australia has incorporated worldwide research findings into 70% of its National Mental Health Strategy, including best practices worldwide into its mental health policies. Furthermore, the evolution of Australian policy and its approach to mental health treatment has been directly influenced by efforts such as the WHO Mental Health Action Plan (World Health Organization, 2022). Additionally, Australia frequently works closely with other international locations and international businesses to proportion information and ideas approximately mental health. This collaboration enables Australia to stay updated on cutting-edge research and exceptional practices, ensuring that its policies continue to evolve and enhance over the years.

Slide 12: Inspiration from Global Initiatives

 
Australia's mental health policy mainly prioritizes human rights and inclusiveness. It is impacted by two worldwide initiatives: the “WHO's Mental Health Action Plan” and the “UN's Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities” (Li, et al. 2022). This is demonstrated by the nation's changing laws and rising funding for community-based programs. These modifications display that Australia is working tough to make certain anyone has the chance to live a good life, no matter what challenges they face. Australia's commitment to human rights and inclusiveness in mental health coverage is meditated in its efforts to provide handy and network-based guide offerings.

Slide 13: National Level Directions

 
Australia's national policies include the National Mental Health Strategy, which intends to enhance mental health services and policy coordination. However, the establishment of the Mental Health Commission will oversee systemic improvements. With the help of proper counselling, it helps to support mentally ill people to recover from this issue.  However, with the proper assistance and guidance, human beings with mental illness can learn to control their symptoms and get well soon. Additionally, the Mental Health Commission will work closely with groups and healthcare carriers to make certain that mental fitness services are reachable and effective for everyone who needs them. 

Slide 14: State Level Directions

 
The state government of Australia run a variety of intellectual health applications. For example, of the requirements and objectives of each area, New South Wales invests more than $2.1 billion annually on mental health services, whereas Victoria spends more than $2.5 billion. Their focus is also on providing a wide range of services to assist people with intellectually health-demanding situations. These investments show that intellectual health is a massive precedence for these states, and they're dedicated to ensuring humans can get admission to the assistance they need. Additionally, these investments reflect the developing awareness of the importance of mental fitness and the need for comprehensive assist structures to address intellectually fitness-demanding situations efficaciously.

Slide 15: NGO Directions

 
In Australia, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) like Lifeline and Beyond Blue offer vital mental health support services. Both Beyond Blue and Lifeline have helped more than 4 million Australians, and their substantial contributions to mental health treatment are evident in the roughly 3,000 calls they get each day (Harith, et al. 2022). Lifeline offers a telephone helpline to be had 24/7, in which human beings can talk about anything that is bothering them. They also provide online chat and textual content. Beyond Blue offers information and support to assist humans in recognizing and manipulating their intellectual fitness. They have assets, online boards, and even a helpline wherein humans can talk to the counsellors.

Slide 16: Challenges

 
One of the key problems is still limited access to treatments; 65% of Australians who suffer from mental health conditions do not receive treatment (Eleftheriades, et al. 2021). The problem is made worse by a lack of workers since almost 2,800 full-time equivalent positions are lacking. Furthermore, 35% are discouraged from getting professional treatment by persistent stigma. However, it is important to recognize the limitations and try to address them. In that case, governments and communities can help to address these challenges.

Slide 17: Innovations

 
New methods such as telemedicine have increased access to mental health services; during the pandemic, there was a 44% rise in telehealth mental health consultations. 70% of users report better symptoms, demonstrating the effectiveness of digital therapies (Taylor, et al. 2020). 80% fewer hospital readmissions are a result of peer support programs, which improve rehabilitation.

Slide 18: Community Engagement

 Community engagement is really important for ensuring everyone feels good mentally. When communities work together, they can ensure humans get the proper aid. With the help of community engagement, they can feel relaxed. It helps to provide comfort and recommendations to absolutely everyone who's having a tough time. So, working collectively as a network is prime for making intellectual health better for anyone. Community engagement has a massive effect on improving mental health. When people in the community come together to assist each other, it creates a secure environment where feel good. So, community engagement is not just the best to have – it is vital for improving intellectual fitness for anybody.

Slide19: Future Directions

 
With mental disease affecting around 20% of the population each year, mental health has to be Australia's top priority going forward (Fisher, et al. 2020). The projected $60 billion annual economic cost can be greatly decreased by funding early detection and prevention. But, if we put money into finding troubles early and stopping them before they get worse, we can save a great deal of money. To prevent people from subsequently needing more expensive aid, it helps to guarantee that everyone has access to resources and assistance when they need them.

Slide 20: Conclusion

 t the end of this presentation, it can be concluded that Australia has made great progress in providing mental health treatments, yet problems still exist. To meet the complex requirements of people and communities going forward, prevention, innovation, and cooperation must be given top priority. This presentation helps to understand the types of mental illness and provides guidance on addressing these issues, making it a valuable mental assignment for those seeking to enhance their knowledge. Additionally, it highlights the importance of mental illness literacy and outlines some possible challenges that must be resolved. With the help of innovation and future development, we can work towards reducing these challenges.

 

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