Correspondents: Aisha Gomez and Roosa Tikkanen, the Commonwealth Fund
The Australian government has launched a new mental health website — Head to Health — as part of an AUD 4 billion national investment in preventive mental health care. The website aims to reach people before they have a mental health crisis, through digital tools that complement face-to-face therapy. The site serves as a one-stop shop for services and resources, and is set to expand to include telephone support for patients and health professionals. Each year, an estimated one of five working-age Australians experiences mental illness.
