Planning estimates for the provision of core mental health services in Queensland 2007 to 2017

Abstract

Objective: To derive planning estimates for the provision of public mental health services in Queensland 20072017. Method: We used a five-step approach that involved: (i) estimating the prevalence and severity of mental disorders in Queensland, and the number of people at each level of severity treated by health services; (ii) benchmarking the level and mix of specialised mental health services in Queensland against national data; (iii) examining 5-year trends in Queensland public sector mental health service utilisation; (iv) reviewing Australian and international planning benchmarks; and (v) setting resource targets based on the results of the preceding four steps. Best available evidence ..