However the report said cases of anxiety and depression are increasing. Mental health disorders now make up 15 per cent of the burden of disease in the ACT, up 2 per cent from the 2008 report. Ms Gallagher added, One in ten ACT residents reported psychological distress at high to very high levels. ACT Greens say the figures are concerning.

MLA Amanda Bresnan feels the ACT government is slow to act. What we're calling for is a recognition that mental health is a very high cause for the burden of disease and we're seeing commensurate funding and the same attention that's given to other areas of diseaseIt does have to be a gradual process but there are people in the community who aren't obviously getting the services they need and it is obviously and urgent matter.

The ACT Government while encouraged by the upward trends accepts the challenges and is working towards adequate health care planning to combat the problems.