Ever wondered what the real cost of mental illness would be to the Australian economy? The Inspire Foundation collaborated with Ernst and Young to investigate the real cost of young men's mental ill health, looking at issues such as time off work, decreased productivity and other real costs associated with not addressing mental health issues - discovering it costs Australia $3b every year. Get the facts below.

This Men's Health Week, take a look at some of the tools you can use to help young men tackle mental health difficulties, and build their resilience.

Using OnTrack: Youth and professional advice

OnTrack is an online program developed by Queensland University of Technology psychologists, available as a supplement to treatment by a therapist or doctor. It covers a range of mental health disorders including depression, alcohol problems and emerging psychosis.

Quizzes are available to assist participants to identify the program most appropriate for their needs.

Psychologists and young people provide their advice and feedback on how these resources can be used to support young people.

Get their tips and advice for using OnTrack in your work

Real men don't cry?

This Mens Health Week, ReachOut.com is highlighting some of the content available to help young guys tackle mental health difficulties:

Real men do cry - a young guy's personal story about coping with a serious illness.

Body image + blokes - fact sheet on how body image can affect the wellbeing and confidence of young guys.

Don't shut up - Sarge tells how he took steps to conquer depression.

Men's mental ill health costs Australia $3b each year

Young men's mental illness is costing the Australian economy more than A$3 billion each year in lost productivity according to a landmark report from the Inspire Foundation and Ernst & Young, 'Counting the Cost: The Impact of Young Men's Mental Health on the Australian Economy'.

"We cannot waste another young life - a generation of young men lost to suicide, incarceration or addiction. As a nation we need to prioritise young men's mental health as a considerable asset, as valuable to Australia's economy as iron ore and coal." - Assoc. Prof. Jane Burns, CEO Young and Well Cooperative Research Centre.

Get the facts - read the report summary or download the full report

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