Nationally representative surveys of experiences of discrimination and positive treatment in people with mental health problems in Australia: changes over 10 years

Nicola Reavley; Anna Ross; Rachel Green; Gayle McNaught; Amy J. Morgan

doi:10.1016/j.socscimed.2026.119215

March 1, 2026Social Science & MedicineOpen Access

Nationally representative surveys of experiences of discrimination and positive treatment in people with mental health problems in Australia: changes over 10 years

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The study aims to examine trends in experiences of discrimination and positive treatment among individuals with mental health issues in Australia over a decade.
Conducted nationally representative surveys in 2014 and 2024
Included participants with reported mental health problems or high screening scores
Utilized regression analyses to assess changes in discrimination and positive treatment
Adjusted for sociodemographic variables such as age, gender, and education level
In 2024, participants were significantly more likely to report discrimination compared to 2014
Any positive treatment was less common in 2024 than in 2014
Positive treatment remained more common among friends, family, and workplace
Increases in reported discrimination were larger than increases in positive treatment
Greatest rises in discrimination reported in family, neighborhood, and health settings

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Nationally representative surveys show increased discrimination and changes in positive treatment for mental health in Australia over 10 years, highlighting ongoing challenges.

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