Mental Health Research, Reports and Resources
Therapy Near Me publishes Australian mental health reports, evidence-informed guides, data resources and practical publications for patients, families, carers, health professionals, hospitals, Primary Health Networks, universities, researchers, journalists, policymakers and community organisations.
Explore our publications below, visit the dedicated page for each resource, download the available PDF, or use the supplied citation information when referencing Therapy Near Me research and guides.
Reports and Guides
A national report examining mental health access, demand, workforce capacity and service gaps across Australia. The report covers Medicare-subsidised mental health services, telehealth, regional and remote access, workforce shortages, child and adolescent mental health, NDIS-related demand, wait times and mental health access risks to 2030.
Featured in: Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care, On the Radar, Issue 751. [View feature →]
Featured in: Australian Policy Online [View feature →]
Published: 2026
Publisher: Therapy Near Me
Format: Online report and downloadable PDF
A practical Australian guide for patients, families and carers following discharge from hospital, an emergency department, an inpatient mental health unit, a day program or another acute mental health service.
The guide covers immediate safety, the first 24-72 hours, GP follow-up, medication and discharge documents, Medicare pathways, NDIS-related supports, telehealth, private psychology and counselling, carer support and when to seek urgent help again.
Clinically reviewed by: Therapy Near Me Editorial Team
Date reviewed: 19 June 2026
Format: Online guide and downloadable PDF
A practical Australian guide to therapy, autism assessment, communication and sensory accommodations, consent, Medicare, NDIS pathways, safe referral and crisis planning. The publication includes provider- selection questions, red flags, service self-audit tools and printable worksheets for autistic people, families, referrers and mental health services.
Published: July 2026
Prepared by: Therapy Near Me
Format: Online resource and downloadable PDF
This targeted national review examines exact publicly advertised standard psychology fees identified across all Australian states and territories. It maps provider charges to verified Medicare benefits and calculates illustrative consumer gaps, course-of-care costs and household financial burdens.
Featured in: Australian Policy Online [View feature →]
Published: July 2026
Prepared by: Therapy Near Me
Format: Online report and downloadable PDF
Supporting Research and Analysis
Use these resources to explore specific areas of Australian mental health access, including workforce shortages, regional service gaps, telehealth, youth mental health, NDIS-related support and mental health service planning.
A state and territory comparison framework developed to support discussion about mental health access and service planning.
A prioritisation framework identifying Australian regions where workforce, geography, disadvantage and service-access pressures may overlap.
Analysis of workforce capacity, workforce distribution, recruitment pressures and future service-planning needs.
Analysis of telehealth's role in improving access, particularly for people in regional and remote communities.
Information about mental health access barriers and service-planning priorities across regional, rural and remote Australia.
Analysis of youth mental health demand, early intervention, school refusal, assessment bottlenecks and access pressures.
Information about psychosocial disability, autism, behaviour support, capacity building and the interface between mental health and disability supports.
Citation-friendly Australian mental health access statistics and data summaries for researchers, journalists, service planners and resource publishers.
Who These Resources Are For
Therapy Near Me resources are designed to be useful for organisations working across mental health access, service planning, workforce development, public education and community support.
Hospitals and health services
Use practical guides and patient resources to support discharge education, referral pathways, follow-up planning and access to community-based mental health information.
Primary Health Networks and service planners
Use reports, data pages and planning resources to support regional needs assessments, workforce planning, commissioning discussions, service-gap identification and mental health access strategies.
Universities and researchers
Use Therapy Near Me reports, guides and supporting pages in public health, psychology, counselling, social work, disability, rural health, workforce and mental health service research.
Journalists and media
Use citation-ready reports, statistics and subject-specific research pages when covering mental health access, workforce shortages, regional service gaps, telehealth, NDIS-related demand and public mental health issues.
Mental health and disability organisations
Use these publications for public education, service navigation, advocacy, policy discussion, resource libraries and collaboration around mental health access.
Councils and community organisations
Use regional research, practical guides and mental health resources to support local wellbeing planning, community education and service-directory development.
Patients, families and carers
Use plain-English guides to understand support pathways, prepare questions for health professionals and identify appropriate services and crisis contacts.
Citing Therapy Near Me Publications
Therapy Near Me reports, guides and public resources may be cited, referenced and linked by hospitals, health services, universities, researchers, government bodies, journalists, community organisations, service providers and other publishers.
Each publication has a dedicated landing page containing its publication information, review details, citation guidance and downloadable PDF.
When referencing a resource online, please link to its publication landing page rather than only linking directly to the PDF. This allows readers to access the current publication information, citation details and latest available version.
Australian Mental Health Access Report 2026
Mental Health Support After Hospital Discharge
Neurodiversity-Affirming Mental Health Support in Australia
Australian Psychology Fees and Affordability Evidence Review 2026
Media, Citation, Research and Partnership Enquiries
For media enquiries, citation questions, resource corrections, research collaboration, publication reviews or partnership discussions, contact Therapy Near Me.
Therapy Near Me welcomes appropriate collaboration with hospitals, Primary Health Networks, universities, researchers, mental health organisations, disability organisations, councils, community services and policy stakeholders working to improve mental health access and public education across Australia.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Mental Health Research & Resources Hub?
Can organisations cite or link to these resources?
Yes. Hospitals, universities, researchers, journalists, government bodies, health services, community organisations and other publishers may cite or link to Therapy Near Me publications. Use the recommended citation shown on the relevant publication page and link to the landing page wherever possible.
Are the reports and guides free to access?
Yes. Publications displayed in this hub should remain freely accessible. Where a PDF is available, it should be provided as an ungated download.
Should I link to the publication page or directly to the PDF?
Link to the publication landing page wherever possible. The landing page contains the current publication details, citation information, review dates, important notices and PDF download.
Do these resources provide personal clinical advice?
No. Therapy Near Me reports and guides provide general information and public education. They do not replace advice, assessment or treatment from a GP, psychologist, psychiatrist, hospital, emergency service or another qualified professional.
How are publications reviewed?
The review process depends on the publication. Each landing page should identify the author or preparing organisation, any clinical or external review, the publication or review date and the next scheduled review where applicable.
Can an organisation request a correction or update?
Yes. Correction requests, citation questions and publication feedback may be sent to admin@therapynearme.com.au.
Where can I find crisis or emergency support?
If someone is in immediate danger, call Triple Zero on 000. Therapy Near Me is not a crisis or emergency response service. Other crisis contact information should be provided on the relevant practical guide and crisis-support pages.
