The principles

The Plan articulates six principles to guide reform. Mental health service delivery across all sectors in Queensland should align with these principles.

The mental health system will support active participation of consumers, families and carers in all aspects of activity including policy development and implementation, service planning and delivery, and research to ensure mental health care is oriented to meeting the specific needs of individuals.

Mental health care will be provided within an operational framework that promotes resilience and recovery.

Consumers, their families and carers will have access to a comprehensive community-based system of treatment, care and support that promotes recovery and works in a positive manner to address the impact of mental illness.

The mental health system will operate through inter-sectoral cooperation, collaboration and partnerships with a range of stakeholders including consumers, families and carers.

Promotion, prevention and early intervention (PPEI) will occur at the population, group and individual level, to build individual and community resilience and wellbeing, effectively target key risk and protective factors, and facilitate early intervention.

High quality services will be accessible and responsive, informed by research and evidence of best practice, provided by a suitably skilled and supported workforce, and deliver improved outcomes to people living with mental illness, their families and carers, and the wider community.