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.