The study adds to evidence that there is a negative trend in mental health in young Australians but that this trend is not uniform across all young people. In light of this we argue the need for further research that analyses patterns of poor mental health in relation to social systems and...
A survey published by the Headspace National Youth Mental Health Foundation recently showed that 62 percent of respondents believe that the mental health of young Australians is getting worse. More than one third of respondents identified social media as a factor in the mental health of young Austra...
Psychiatrist Professor Patrick McGorry has called for a reimagining of health care to address the "rising tide" of mental ill health in young Australians. In a perspective published in theMedical Journal of Australia, Professor McGorry, Professor David Coghill and Professor Michael Berk argue that...
particularly in Melbourne during the lockdown, all of this is really starting to take a toll on mental health. It is deeply concerning that for young Australiansmental health outcomeshave not shown recovery towards their pre-COVID levels. For 18- to 24-year-olds, psychological distress was...
“The dedication of this year’s winners highlights the power of personal experience, cultural security, and scientific innovation in mental health. Their work offers hope and tangible support to countless Australians. We are honoured to celebrate their achievements, inspiring us to prioritise mental ...
Scott EM, Hermens DF, Glozier N, Naismith SL, Guastella AJ, Hickie IB. Targeted primary care-based mental health services for young Australians . Med J Aust . 2012; 196 : 136–140. doi: 10.5694/mja11.10481Scott EM, Hermens DF, Glozier N, et al. Targeted primary care-based mental...
Mental ill-health is a key health issue facing young Australians today. While the physical health of young people has improved in recent decades, their mental health appears to have worsened. Mental health and substance use disorders now account for over 50% of the burden of disease in the 15...
Young adulthood, a time of major life transitions and risk of poor mental health, may affect emotional well-being throughout adult life. This article uses longitudinal survey data to examine young Australian women's transitions across 4 domains: residential independence, relationships, work and study...
Targeted primary care-based mental health services for young Australians REPLY Objective:To assess the extent to which youth-specific, mental health care centres engage young people (12-25years of age) in treatment, and to report the ... EM Scott,DF Hermens,N Glozier,... - 《Medical Journ...
CEO of batyr, Nic Brown said young people care about their peers and communities particularly given the disruptions and uncertainty they experienced in the last few years. "Friendships are playing a central role inmental health care, with around 70% of this cohort more likely to turn to their...