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Young Australians reporting more psychological distress now than in 2012

Annastasysa Watts Youth Mental Health Advocate

Annastasysa Watts shares her experiences across Western Australia as youth mental health advocate for the Black Dog Institute. Source: SBS News

A large study of Australians between the ages of 15 and 19 has found they are more likely to report feelings of psychological distress than they were seven years ago. The report also shows young females are twice as likely to report mental health challenges than young males.


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By Peggy Giakoumelos

Presented by Anastasia Tarasova

Source: SBS



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A large study of Australians between the ages of 15 and 19 has found they are more likely to report feelings of psychological distress than they were seven years ago. The report also shows young females are twice as likely to report mental health challenges than young males.



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