Mental health

Mental Health Act 2016

• About the Mental Health Act 2016
• Key topics governed by the Mental Health Act 2016
• Mental Health Act 2016 Report—Review of the use of seclusion and restraint
• Chief Psychiatrist policies

Queensland mental health services

How mental health care is provided by public, private, and non-government organisations across Queensland. Schedule of authorised mental health services and administrators.

Clinical documents, frameworks and MoUs

Read the clinical information for health professionals, including agreements, guidelines and frameworks supporting best practice.

Mental health resources

• Housing and support program (HASP)
• Mental health and wellbeing
• Resources: Mental Health Act 2016

Choice and medication

Leaflets about psychotropic medications, written for consumers and carers.

Plans and strategic direction

Plans and strategic direction for mental health services in Queensland.

Community grants and business opportunities

• Rural and remote drought and disaster community grants
• Rural and remote support

Mental Health Alcohol and Other Drugs Branch

About the Mental Health Alcohol and other Drugs Branch in the Department of Health, and links to other online resources.

Mental Health Community Support Services

Mental Health Community Support Services (MH CSS) are underpinned by an integrated care and support model.