Mental health
Fact Sheets
These fact sheets have been created to support individual Christians and churches who want to better understand the common mental health challenges facing many Australians. They are meant to be read in conjunction with other resources and are not intented as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.
Fact Sheets
You can download our fact sheets below. If there’s a mental health topic you would like us to cover please send us an email here.
Borderline Personality Disorder
Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is a highly stigmatised and misunderstood condition affecting approximately 1% of the population.
Anxiety
One quarter of all Australians will experience first-hand the sense of dread and lack of control that is anxiety.
Bipolar disorder
Bipolar disorder is a condition in which people experience periods of depression and mania.
ADHD
Is one of the most common mental disorders. Symptoms of ADHD include inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity.
Anxiety
One quarter of all Australians will experience first-hand the sense of dread and lack of control that is anxiety.
Bipolar disorder
Bipolar disorder is a condition in which people experience periods of depression and mania.
Depression
Depression can range from outwardly expressed sadness to a sense of malaise, a general lack of zest or interest in life.
Eating disorders
Eating disorders are more than a diet gone wrong or a lifestyle choice. It is a life-interrupting health crisis.
Perinatal & Child Mental Health
Pregnancy is an exciting but extremely challenging time, which can put parents at risk of depression and anxiety.
Self-Harm and Self-Injury
Deliberately harming one's own body is a coping behaviour which can develop into a habit that is hard to change.
Suicide
More common than road fatalities, suicide is the leading cause of death amongst 15–44-year-old Australians.
Trauma
Trauma can cause uncontrollable emotions such as guilt, and make it difficult to copy with everyday stress.
Suicide
More common than road fatalities, suicide is the leading cause of death amongst 15–44-year-old Australians.
Trauma
Trauma can cause uncontrollable emotions such as guilt, and make it difficult to copy with everyday stress.
Youth Mental Health
Adolescence is a unique and vulnerable stage of life. Over 75% of mental health conditions develop before the age of 25.
