Suicide prevention is a whole-of-government, whole-of-community issue, and it is up to us all to do what we can to support each other, be kind to each other, reach out to others in times of disruption and distress, encourage discussion, and help build hope for the future.
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Tasmania’s mental health system
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Learn about the services providing care to Tasmanians through the Tasmanian mental health system.
Mental illness
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About mental illness - including types of mental illness, treatment in the public system, how to support someone with a mental illness and where to get help or more information.
Mental health information for consumers, families and carers
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Find information about mental health for Tasmanians, their families and carers.
Mental health services
Adult Mental Health Service
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Adult mental health services in Tasmania including who is eligible for support, types of services and costs of services.
Child and Youth Mental Health Service
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Learn about Tasmania’s Child and Youth Mental Health Services including the Perinatal and Infant Mental Health Service and Family Therapy team.
Older Persons Mental Health Service
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Learn about mental health services in Tasmania for older people including information about inpatient facilities.
Mental health information for health professionals
Referral pathways to mental health services
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Learn about referral pathways to mental health services in Tasmania.
About the Mental Health Act
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Learn about the Mental Health Act 2013 including forms, resources and where to get more information in Tasmania.
Standing orders and clinical guidelines
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Find information about standing order and clinical guidelines in Tasmania under the Mental Health Act.
Our projects and initiatives
Rethink 2020 - Tasmania's strategic plan for mental health
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Learn about Rethink 2020, Tasmania's strategic mental health plan, from the Department of Health (Tasmania).
Tasmanian Suicide Prevention Strategy
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Learn more about the Tasmanian Suicide Prevention Strategy which sets the vision and priorities for preventing suicide in Tasmania until 2027.
Mental Health publications
Latest news
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Facility Dog Ziggie the newest member of Peacock Centre’s compassionate mental health team
Hobart’s Peacock Centre has welcomed Facility Dog Ziggie as the newest member of its team to further enhance support for people experiencing mental health challenges.
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New mental health emergency response service to rollout in North West Tasmania
Tasmania's successful mental health emergency response service will expand to the North West of the State from next week as part of a two-year trial designed to boost access to timely, appropriate and evidence-based mental health care in the region.
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Recovery College mental health courses available
With Tasmanian public students returning to school this week, Hobart’s mental health education hub is promoting its range of free, recovery-focused educational courses and opportunities available to the community.
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Peacock Centre milestone
Tasmania’s newest public mental health service is approaching a significant milestone with its success transforming the way mental health care is delivered in the State.
Media releases
Respected Professor appointed to Centre for Mental Health Service Innovation
Tasmania welcomes respected Professor of Psychiatry to the Centre for Mental Health Service Innovation.
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