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1 in 5 Australians has a mental illness

Suicide still leading cause of death for Australians between 15 and 44 years old. (Dominic Lipinski/PA Wire)

Source: Press Association

Mental illness is the third highest cause of burden of disease in Australia after cancer and cardiovascular disease. Yet, some migrant communities only use mental health services at a very low rate. Limited knowledge about the available services, cultural stigma and language barriers often turn them away from seeking help.



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