Objective: This scoping review will identify and describe available datasets collected nationally to measure public mental health in Australia. The review will also identify gaps in current data collection by mapping the identified datasets to the priorities of the National Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Agreement (2022). Introduction: Australia’s public mental health data collection has been fragmented by multiple initiatives and jurisdictional inconsistency. Data largely focus on service input and activity, ignoring other factors such as social determinants, prevention, and early intervention. To effectively assess and monitor Australia’s mental health, researchers and policymakers need data that are consistent, inclusive, appropriate, and holistic. Eligibility criteria: This scoping review focuses on Australian national data for public mental health surveillance, encompassing mental health promotion, symptoms, disorders, services, workforce, and prevention. Mental health conditions outside DSM-5 or ICD-11 will be excluded. Methods: The review will be conducted in accordance with the JBI methodology for scoping reviews and Godin’s gray literature search methods. The search strategy will involve hand-searching target websites. Language and region will be limited to English and Australia. Publication date will not be restricted. Search results, dataset selection, and data extraction will be recorded in an Excel spreadsheet. Two rounds of screening will be conducted to finalize selection. Data will be extracted using an extraction table developed by the reviewers based on JBI methodology. Extracted data will be categorized into meaningful groups to answer the review questions. Data will be presented in tables and/or diagrams, accompanied by narrative summary. Review registration: OSF https://osf.io/sa756
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