Young Australians reporting more psychological distress now than in 2012

Annastasya Watts Youth Mental Health Advocate

Annastasya Watts Youth Mental Health Advocate 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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Young Australians reporting more psychological distress now than in 2012 | SBS Vietnamese