One-in-six Australians have experienced suicidal thoughts or behaviours in their lifetime, and more than two-in-five have had a mental health disorder.
Those are the findings of a comprehensive study on mental health and wellbeing conducted by the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
It’s the first time in 15 years a study of this kind has been undertaken by the ABS, which is aiming to understand the impact of mental ill-health in Australia.
The ABS surveyed Australians aged 16 to 85 to paint a comprehensive picture of mental disorders in the community.
For the first time, the study gathered data from people on their lived experiences with suicide, self-harm and binge eating….