Mental health, resilience and wellbeing in the Police
Information and links to targeted resources for current and former Victoria Police employees and their families to learn more about mental health and wellbeing and available support services.
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Depression
Depression is the most common mental health condition experienced by Victoria Police employees. It’s impacted 1 in 5 employees at some stage in their life. This is higher than the general Australian community lifetime prevalence rate of 14%.
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Trauma
As part of their work, Victoria Police employees may personally experience or witness actual or threatened death, serious injury, or violence. These events can be extremely stressful, challenge a person’s ability to cope, and impact on relationships and work.
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How to help someone at risk
For someone experiencing a mental health issue such as anxiety or depression, a compassionate and patient support system is vital.
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