Survey reveals 8 million Australians have experienced a mental disorder

More than 8 million Australians have experienced a mental disorder at some point in their life, making it the most commonly diagnosed illness in the country.

data from more than 330,000 people shows depression can cause a range of respiratory, heart and digestive diseases. Source: AAP

For the first time in more than a decade, the Australian Bureau of Statistics is released vital data into how many Australians are dealing with mental health issues... and how many are getting help.