headspace data reveals Victoria has highest rate of youth psychological distress
ALARMING new data shows nearly one third of young Australians aged 12 to 25 are reporting high or very high levels of psychological stress.
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ALARMING new data shows nearly one third of young Australians aged 12 to 25 are reporting high or very high levels of psychological stress, according to headspace.
The national youth mental health foundation released the data as part of national mental health week, showing the rate had more than tripled in 11 years, from 9 per cent to 32 per cent.
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Victoria had the highest percentage of young people reporting high or very high levels of psychological distress across Australia, with those aged 18 to 21 the most prevalent.
Monash Leader and Monash Council have been fighting in a long-term campaign called Minds Matter.
Council recently launched a new campaign asking people to #RaiseYourHand4MonashYouth which included a banner featuring the palms of Monash youth reaching out for mental health support.
The council is urging people to show their support by sending a message to those who make the decisions — Chisholm federal Liberal MP Julia Banks, federal Health Minister Greg Hunt and Prime Minister Scott Morrison.
headspace chief executive Jason Trethowan said the new research revealed a “startling and deeply concerning increase” affecting young people of all ages, locations and backgrounds.
“The figures are too high to be ignored or not be taken as serious warning that the mental wellbeing of our future generation needs to be prioritised, nurtured and safeguarded,” he said.
“One of the most vulnerable times for young people to experience mental health issues is between 18 and 24 years of age.
“At this stage, young people face a unique set of life challenges: transitioning from school to study or the workforce, moving out of home and relationship breakups, which can all make it hard for them to stay in a positive state of mind.
“We need to continue to invest in services for our young people, and help them build their mental health literacy from a young age.”
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