Sociocultural determinants of mental health problems and illnesses include; family, peers, media, culture and religion. Australia’s media and society have worked so hard to reduce the stigma and embarrassment around mental health disorders and illnesses through advertising and other media programs. Community groups such as Beyondblue also help to raise awareness of mental health problems and illnesses around Australia.Individuals that have been brought up in families that are separated have higher rates of mental health problems and illnesses, as are people with family history of mental health problems. ATSI people are more at risk of suicide and depression, due to higher levels of drug use and alcohol abuse compared to Australians. People
