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Factbox: Mental health national report card recommendations

The National Mental Health Commission has released its first annual report card on the state of mental health and suicide prevention services in Australia and have made 10 recommendations to improve support for patients.

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1. Regular, independent surveys of people's experiences of and access to mental health services.

2. More access to timely and appropriate mental health services and support.

3. Less use of involuntary practices and steps to eliminate seclusion and restraint.

4. Government targets and co-operation to reduce early death and improve the health of people with mental illness.

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5. Include mental health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in targets to reduce early deaths and improve wellbeing.

6. A national commitment to safety and quality of care for mental health services.

7. Investment in families and communities to increase resilience and reduce the need for crisis services.

8. Increased levels of participation of people with mental health difficulties in employment.

9. Access to stable and safe places to live after discharged from hospitals, care or treatment services.

10. Prevention and reduction of suicides, and support for those who attempt suicide.


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