About one in five Australians experience a mental health problem at least once in their lives. And it's no different for the veteran and defence force communities.
Deployment, coming home from a war or peacekeeping zone or returning to civilian life may have an effect on mental health and wellbeing. Some have not experienced mental health problems, others have sought help and recovered. But there are some who continue to experience difficulties. These problems can be identified early, managed and treated. This website is designed to help you or someone you know recognise signs of mental health problems and act to improve and maintain health and wellbeing.
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ALL NEW: Mental Health & Wellbeing Booklet
This booklet has been designed to provide information and advice for veterans, other former serving personnel, and their families, about mental health and wellbeing following military service. While the booklet contains information about mental health conditions that will help the reader to recognise any early signs of difficulty and know how to get help, it is also intended for those who are not experiencing mental health difficulties but want to generally improve their mental wellbeing.
To view an electronic copy of this booklet, visit the Mental Health & Wellbeing section of this website.
To order a hardcopy of this publication, use the online order form.
Explore the self help options available in The Wellbeing Toolbox
This includes information and self paced learning modules on problem solving, building support, helpful thinking, getting active, keeping calm and sleeping better