ABOUT THIS RELEASE
Presents an overview of the main topics covered in the National Survey of Mental Health and Wellbeing conducted in 1997. It contains the first comprehensive Australian data on key mental health issues including the prevalence of mental disorders, the associated disability, and the use of services. The focus is on anxiety, affective and substance use disorders.
Note: A Confidentialised Unit Record File also available on CD-ROM (4329.0.30.001). An Information Paper (4329.0) which provides technical and other details about the Confidentialised Unit Record (sample) File is also available.