Black Dog Institute

Black Dog Institute 

One in five Australians are affected by mental illness each year.
Mental illness can be overwhelming, crippling and isolating. 

The Black Dog Institute is a not-for-profit organisation and world leader in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of mental illness such as depression, bipolar disorder and suicide. 

We are the only mental health facility in Australia that combines clinical services, high quality translational research and education programs. We work to empower communities and help the stigma surrounding mental illness.


The Black Dog Institute has 4 important goals:

• • to diagnose mental illness accurately and early,
• • treat them using innovative, effective and accessible strategies,
• • prevent their onset by understanding why and who they affect and
• • to reduce the overall impact of mental illness and save lives.

Black Dog Institute’s vision is for a mentally healthier world. 

A world where the onset of depression and suicide can be prevented and treated. With your help we can make this vision a reality. 
http://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au