The cost of treatment and stigmas surrounding mental health continues to stop Australian youth from seeking help, says Headspace.
The cost of treatment and social stigma continues to put off young Australians from seeking help for mental health issues, says new research.
Up to 50 per cent of 12- to 25-year-olds are waiting six months before seeking help, research commissioned by national youth mental health foundation headspace has found.
The research also found in the same age group: 50 per cent said financial cost was a barrier from getting treatment, 45 per cent believed they could not be helped, and more than 50 per cent were afraid what other people would think of them.
Talking to Roza Germian from SBS Kurdish Dr Natalie Gray, chief medical officer at headspace said waiting and worrying had severe and detrimental effects, including social isolation, relationship breakdowns, substance abuse and suicide or self-harm.
Tuesday, October 11, is the inaugural headspace day, created to promote access to mental health services for young people.
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