Wow, can you believe it? 21% of Australians have experienced mental illness!! Mental illness can affect a lot in life, such as making money, getting a job, healthy relationships, and making healthy choices as well as loss of motivation. This is why I think mental health centers should be free!

Depression, anxiety, and disruptive behavior are mental illnesses that greatly impact people. Depression can lead to people not wanting to participate in everyday activities. They may isolate themselves and lose friendships. It can be hard to function, concentrate and do daily tasks.  

People with mental illness need to seek help! This can mean seeing a counsellor, or a psychologist. However, this can be a huge cost for people. Young families are struggling to pay for life expenses, they can't afford $90 sessions each week, and that's just for an hour. It's not fair when people are struggling and can't see someone. How are they meant to live happily if they can't talk to someone?

We can make a change. Here are some ideas to help. Encourage peers to seek help, we need more education about mental health for kids, more access to counseling services and offer more free mental health services, and loads more.

With free mental health services, it can help 1 in 5 Australians live their happiest and best life. We need to take action, so people can stop living with this horrible illness.