Breakthrough Mental Health Research Foundation
Together, we can help create a life free from mental illness.
Evidence that drives meaningful change
Breakthrough funds vital mental health research to build stronger evidence for prevention, early intervention, treatment and recovery.
Through connection and education, we ensure that knowledge responds to real needs and reaches people in the places where they live, work and belong.
Mental illness is one of the greatest challenges of our lifetime
of Australians may experience mental illness at some point in their life.
of diagnosable mental illness onsets between the ages of 11 and 14.
of diagnosable mental illness onsets before the age of 24.
Australians die of suicide every day.
More young Australians
aged 15-44 die from suicide than any other cause.
is the estimated annual cost of mental illness on Australia’s economy.
Our drive to change
Breakthrough funds research across the lifespan to deepen our understanding of mental illness and drive better prevention, earlier intervention and more effective treatments.
Depression
Depression is a common and serious mental illness. It is one of our key research focus areas, particularly for men, requiring better prevention, early intervention, treatment and support.
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Children's mental health
We investigate how mental health challenges emerge in childhood and adolescence and how earlier support can help young people build resilience and thrive.
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Eating
disorders
We fund research to better understand what causes eating disorders and develop more effective approaches to prevention, early intervention and treatment.
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Aboriginal
mental health
We support culturally responsive, community-led research that seeks to improve mental health and suicide-prevention outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
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Powerful mental health support can happen beyond the clinic
Breakthrough delivers evidence-based mental health training, workshops and programs in schools, workplaces, sporting clubs, and communities in metropolitan & regional locations.
We create safe, welcoming spaces where people feel comfortable speaking honestly, sharing their experiences and showing vulnerability without judgement.
Through practical education, we equip people with the confidence to start conversations, recognise signs of distress and connect others with support when they need it.
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Get involved
Some of the most important conversations about mental health happen outside clinical settings. Through our community programs, and fundraising events, we bring people together to talk openly, build understanding and unite behind better mental health.
Attend an event
Come together for a shared purpose, connection, fundraising and impact.
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Join our community
Get involved by hosting your own fundraiser, volunteering or joining the ambassador program.
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Give your way
Support mental health research in a way that matters to you.
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Partner with us
Create meaningful social impact through a partnership with purpose.
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Latest news
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Resources
A Safe Space Podcast
A space for real conversations, lived experiences, and the latest insights driving change in mental health research, support, and hope for a better future.
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Car Conversation
Listen to the Breakthrough community’s thoughts about what the mental health conversation meant to them.
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