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Addressing the development and management of mental disorders such as depression, PTSD, other anxiety disorders and alcohol dependence for the veteran community has been identified as a priority for the Australian Government (DVA 2015).

Some important data that you should be aware of is the following based on self-reported data from the 2020–21 National Health Survey, of males aged 18 years and over:

Graphic showing mental or behavioral condition statistics among those who served in the ADF (Australian Defence Force). A pie chart indicates that 27% (highlighted in red) of those who served in the ADF had a mental or behavioral condition, compared to 17% (highlighted in blue) of those who had never served. The accompanying text reads: 'Over a quarter or 27% of those who had ever served in the ADF had a mental or behavioural condition. Compared with less than 1 in 5 or 17% who had never served.

Graphic showing depression statistics among males who served in the ADF (Australian Defence Force). A pie chart indicates that 12% (highlighted in red) of males who served in the ADF reported having had depression or feeling depressed, compared to 9.4% (highlighted in blue) of those who had never served. The accompanying text reads: '12% of males who ever served in the ADF reported having had depression or feeling depressed. Which was similar to those who had never served 9.4%.

Graphic showing anxiety-related disorder statistics among those who served in the ADF (Australian Defence Force). A pie chart indicates that 21% (highlighted in red) of those who served in the ADF reported having an anxiety-related disorder, compared to 11% (highlighted in blue) of those who had never served. The accompanying text reads: 'Those who had ever served in the ADF were around twice as likely or 21% to report having an anxiety-related disorder. Compared with those who had never served with 11%.

Taking this crucial data on board, are you reconsidering the importance of looking after your mental health?

Many institutions offer free and confidential counselling services to all students who are struggling with their mental health, family or work-related issues.

These sessions are designed to help students cope with a variety of issues, including academic stress, personal problems, mental health concerns, and adjustment to university life. Make sure you ask for this support in your university!
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