Settlement Guide: How to access mental health care

Psychologist

Psychologist Source: Public Domain

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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