The Queensland Alliance for mental health has called upon the government for continued investment to cope with the increasing amount of Queenslander seeking mental health treatment.
QAMH said there is a rising rate of suicides, mental health-related emergency department presentations and community mental health contacts and more investment in community care is needed to relieve government services.
QAMH CEO Kris Trott said there is significant evidence which shows the benefits of early intervention, community care and personalised care for people with mental illness.