Most people have something to say when it comes to health. From conversations at barbecues to chats with co-workers to social media, people always find ways to share their views about health, wellbeing and medicine (and more).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sometimes it\u2019s useful; sometimes it\u2019s simply about having a vent. But there are also ways you can voice your opinions, make them count, and bring real change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Here are 5 ways to have your say about health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Instead of tapping your innermost thoughts on hospitals, doctors or medical bills into Twitter, you can now direct your ideas to Australia’s Health Panel. Launched recently by the\u00a0Consumers Health Forum of Australia\u00a0(CHF), the panel is a ‘national platform for people to register their views on health issues that are touching their lives’, according to its website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The CHF, a not-for-profit organisation that represents health consumers and aims to improve Australia\u2019s health system, is hoping to get at least 1,000 members of the public to join its panel this year. You can\u00a0register your interest here.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In 2017, a record 24,000 people participated in the annual Mission Australia Youth Survey, which found mental health, drugs and alcohol to be the biggest issues affecting young Australians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The proportion of those surveyed who said mental health was of \u2018national concern\u2019 rose from 15% in 2015 to 33.7% in 2017, and many respondents said mental health was a barrier to achieving their goals at school or work. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you\u2019re aged 15 to 19 and have something to say about\u00a0any<\/em>\u00a0issues that impact your world, complete the\u00a0online survey here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n One of the most effective ways to take charge of your own health, and that of your family, is simply to talk to your doctor. Speak up and\u00a0ask questions. And staying with one GP \u2014 and the same specialists \u2014 whom you trust, could offer significant benefits.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Research published in June in the journal\u00a0BMJ Open\u00a0found that \u2018continuity of care\u2019 (seeing the same health professionals over time) may be linked to lower mortality.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you don\u2019t have a GP whom you see regularly and feel comfortable with, ask relatives, friends or people in your community if they can recommend one. You can also look for a health professional near you, including those who bulk bill, using the\u00a0healthdirect Service Finder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Share your views on mental health and help change the way Australians manage\u00a0mental health conditions. The Black Dog Institute is always looking for participants for research into mental health \u2014\u00a0visit the website\u00a0to find out more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Most people have something to say when it comes to health. From conversations at barbecues to chats with co-workers to social media, people always find ways to share their views about health, wellbeing and medicine (and more).<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sometimes it\u2019s useful; sometimes it\u2019s simply about having a vent. But there are also ways you can voice your opinions, make them count, and bring real change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Here are 5 ways to have your say about health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Instead of tapping your innermost thoughts on hospitals, doctors or medical bills into Twitter, you can now direct your ideas to Australia’s Health Panel. Launched recently by the\u00a0Consumers Health Forum of Australia\u00a0(CHF), the panel is a ‘national platform for people to register their views on health issues that are touching their lives’, according to its website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The CHF, a not-for-profit organisation that represents health consumers and aims to improve Australia\u2019s health system, is hoping to get at least 1,000 members of the public to join its panel this year. You can\u00a0register your interest here.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n In 2017, a record 24,000 people participated in the annual Mission Australia Youth Survey, which found mental health, drugs and alcohol to be the biggest issues affecting young Australians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The proportion of those surveyed who said mental health was of \u2018national concern\u2019 rose from 15% in 2015 to 33.7% in 2017, and many respondents said mental health was a barrier to achieving their goals at school or work. <\/p>\n\n\n\n If you\u2019re aged 15 to 19 and have something to say about\u00a0any<\/em>\u00a0issues that impact your world, complete the\u00a0online survey here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n One of the most effective ways to take charge of your own health, and that of your family, is simply to talk to your doctor. Speak up and\u00a0ask questions. And staying with one GP \u2014 and the same specialists \u2014 whom you trust, could offer significant benefits.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Research published in June in the journal\u00a0BMJ Open\u00a0found that \u2018continuity of care\u2019 (seeing the same health professionals over time) may be linked to lower mortality.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you don\u2019t have a GP whom you see regularly and feel comfortable with, ask relatives, friends or people in your community if they can recommend one. You can also look for a health professional near you, including those who bulk bill, using the\u00a0healthdirect Service Finder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Share your views on mental health and help change the way Australians manage\u00a0mental health conditions. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Most people have something to say when it comes to health. 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Your thoughts on mental health<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Change the health system <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Youth matters<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Talk to your doctor <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Your thoughts on mental health<\/h3>\n\n\n\n