Internationale Zeitschrift für psychische Notfallgesundheit und menschliche Resilienz

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Recording the Mental Ill-Health of Australian Students

John Connolly

The National Mental Health Commission notes that there is a direct link between the economic growth of Australia and people’s psychological well-being. The commission reported that the cost of mental ill-health is four per cent of the national gross domestic product equating to approximately $60 billion a year or $4000 for every Australian taxpayer. The Australian National Survey of Mental Health and Well-being has highlighted that Australia has one of the highest recorded levels of mental health disorders. Health promotional models and mental health research has highlighted the importance of social networks on supporting individuals with a high risk of mental ill-health. This paper aims to further the discussion no how better to measure supportive environments, friends and family networks and the quality of the bonds developed between the students at university