A new alliance of women’s health organisations, consumer bodies, community services, human rights bodies, clinicians and researchers has been convened in the context of the Victorian Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health System. There is an urgent need for an increased focus on the mental health of women and girls.
The Alliance recommends that gender be recognised and centred as a social determinant of mental health in the development of recommendations for reform - in particular, recognition of the connection between women’s and girls’ experience of gendered violence and poor mental health.
The statement is endorsed by 28 organisations.
Women's Mental Health Alliance (2019) Statement from the Women's Mental Health Alliance. Women's Health Victoria. Melbourne.
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Women’s Health Victoria’s focus is women (cis and trans inclusive) and gender diverse people. We address feminist health issues and are committed to supporting all people impacted by gender inequity who can benefit from our work. As a proud intersectional feminist organisation, Women’s Health Victoria is working towards meaningful inclusivity, guided by and supporting people who identify as women, trans, intersex and gender diverse.
