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Mental health encompasses emotional, psychological, and social well-being, influencing cognition, perception, and behavior.According to the World Health Organization (WHO), it is a "state of well-being in which the individual realizes his or her abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and can contribute to his or her community". [1]
There were 1.3 million mental health treatment plans prescribed by general practitioners and 4.95 million by psychologist related services. [2] The proportion of individuals that sought out mental health treatment doubled between 1997 and 2007. Australia’s key strategy in mental health planning comes down to: first point of contact.