Critically examine current attitudes and understandings of mental health in Australia and explain how do the counsellors and psychotherapists contribute to the wellbeing of people with mental health issues including
• An examination of current attitudes to mental health in Australia
• An outline and discussion of changes that might be required to create a more sustainable and equitable mental health system in Australia (based on the literature review findings)
• An explanation of counsellors’ and psychotherapists’ current role in the mental health system in Australia.
What is the research behind mental health and wellbeing in Australia?
Mental health is a key component of overall health and wellbeing (WHO 2021). The National Study of Mental Health and Wellbeing conducted in 2021 found that an estimated 1 in 5 (21%) Australians aged 16–85 experienced a mental disorder in the previous 12 months (ABS 2022a).
How has the current economic situation in Australia affected the mental health sector?
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