The Mental health services in Australia

The Mental health services in Australia.

1. Describe the health and social characteristics of people who typically use Mental health services (age, gender, health conditions, socioeconomic status and other relevant social circumstances). 

2. Identify which health service providers typically work in Mental health services (types of professions), provide examples of specific services (organisations and types of services provided) and how users access these services (can they access directly, through a referral, through hospital services, etc).

3. Examine one of the Mental health services examples in detail. Describe how Mental health service is funded (state/federal, if there is any out-of-pocket payment or private/public insurance coverage, etc) and examples of how Mental health service is integrated into the Australian health care system (where the service fit in the broader healthcare system). 

4. Identify and describe two policies/strategies/plans relevant to the Mental health services system. Explain how the policies/strategies/plans influence the service providers and their impact on the service user.

5. Identify the strengths and limitations of the identified policies, strategies or plans in meeting the needs of their Mental health services users. 

6. Critically analyse and discuss how the policies and Mental health services system could be improved based on the strengths and weaknesses, and how these could impact the broader Australian healthcare system (other service systems and providers). For example, can give an example of another service that may be positively or negatively impacted by improving the service system discussed, or how the suggestions could improve service delivery/ funding/ patient experience/ policy.

Please provide a detailed explanation and evidence.