Australia has just got a new national suicide prevention adviser to tackle the mental health crisis

Prime Minister Scott Morrison wants to see a dramatic drop in the number of people who take their own lives and has appointed a new adviser in a move aimed at curbing the mental health crisis.

Christin Morgan new suicide presentation officer Source: SBS news

In a step towards tackling the crisis, chief executive of the National Mental Health Commission Christine Morgan has been named Australia's national suicide prevention adviser.

"Suicide takes far too many Australians, devastating families and local communities," Mr Morrison said in a statement on Monday.

"One life lost to suicide is one too many, which is why my government is working towards a zero suicide goal."