When Australians talk about health, the focus is often on the body, including exercise, diet and regular check-ups. But mental health is just as important.

In fact, there is no health without mental health. The reality is that mental and physical health cannot be separated. Our thoughts, emotions and stress levels affect how our bodies function, just as physical illness can affect how we feel mentally.

Mental wellbeing influences how we manage relationships, how productive we are at work or school, how we recover from illness and how resilient we are in the face of stress. Good mental health helps us make better decisions, maintain energy and focus and engage more fully with the people and opportunities around us. When it's neglected, the effects show up in every area of life.

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