Home Our Health Share Share Share Copy Link Copy Link Facebook LinkedIn Twitter Email Improving mental wellbeing Building the right foundations for mental wellbeing – long before illness. Scroll down What is mental wellbeing? Our areas of focus Learn more about how VicHealth works Early intervention + equity lense Why? (key stats) Related content Share Share Share Copy Link Copy Link Facebook LinkedIn Twitter Email What is mental wellbeing? Our areas of focus Learn more about how VicHealth works Early intervention + equity lense Why? (key stats) Related content Share Share Share Copy Link Copy Link Facebook LinkedIn Twitter Email Body What is mental wellbeing? Mental wellbeing is the state of thriving (not just surviving) in various areas of life, such as in relationships, at work, play, and more, despite ups and downs. It's not just the absence of mental illness. Our areas of focus VicHealth works to build the right foundations for mental wellbeing – long before illness – in our homes, communities and workplaces. Learn more about how VicHealth works VicHealth Strategy 2023-2033 Landing page 7 min read 18 Jul 2023 Body Please note: VicHealth is not a mental health support service. If you need support please contact a support service such as Lifeline or Beyond Blue. Body Early intervention + equity lense We know that it’s important to intervene early to improve long term outcomes, so we’re working to help improve the mental wellbeing of young Victorians aged 12-25 years by helping them feel more connected to their communities. Another key focus area is creating a more equitable society for people of all genders, including promoting healthy masculinities and tackling harmful gender stereotypes for young men and boys aged 12-25 years. Why? (key stats) Mental illness is one of Australia’s top three leading causes of disease burden, and the largest contributor to the disability burden in Victoria. With around half of all Australians experiencing mental illness in their lifetime, we want to help reduce inequities related to poor mental wellbeing. Body Related content Masculinities and health Read more How to co-design with young Victorians Read more Mental Wellbeing Strategy 2019–2023 Read more Integrating wellbeing into the business of government Read more Jump to Share Share Share What is mental wellbeing? Our areas of focus Learn more about how VicHealth works Early intervention + equity lense Why? (key stats) Related content