Possible Causes of Disability

In Baw Baw, Latrobe, South Gippsland and Wellington, mental disorders are the top cause of disability, whilst in Bass Coast and East Gippsland, mental disorders are the second top cause of disability. (1)

Considering the established links between mental illness and suicide, this is an area of concern that needs attention in Gippsland. (2)

Source:
Victorian Burden of Disease Study (1)
Psychiatric Diagnoses in 3275 Suicides: A Meta-Analysis
Arsenault-Lapierre, G., Kim, C., and Turecki, G. BMC Psychiatry 2004, 4:37 (2)