Hospital-based services

For some people, managing their mental health requires more intensive support that can only be provided in a hospital setting. This might include staying in a hospital ward for ongoing care, visiting an emergency department during a crisis, or attending appointments at an outpatient clinic for regular treatment and follow-up.

Admitted patient mental health-related care

There were 55,500 Same day and 212,500 Overnight public hospital mental health-related hospitalisations in 2023–24.

State and territory admitted patient care data

Mental health services provided in emergency departments

In 2024–25,  there were 318,200 mental health-related presentations to public emergency departments

State and territory emergency departments data