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The Western Australian Mental Health Promotion, Mental Illness, Alcohol and Other Drug Prevention Plan 2018-2025

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In partnership with a number of key stakeholders the Mental Health Commission recently released the Western Australian Mental Health Promotion, Mental Illness, Alcohol and Other Drug Prevention Plan 2018-2025.

This prevention plan was identified as a requirement within the Western Australian Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drug Services Plan 2015-2025 to address mental health, alcohol and other drug-related issues in WA.

The prevention plan outlines recommended programs, strategies and initiatives that;

promote optimal mental health
reduce the incidence of mental illness, suicide attempts and suicide
prevent and reduce drug use and harmful alcohol use

For more information and to view the prevention plan, click here.