The Unspoken Crisis: Mental Health in Young Australians A recent study has shed light on a concerning trend: the prevalence of severe mental disorders among young Australians has increased by nearly two thirds over 15 years, with suicidal thoughts more than doubling.
This is not simply a matter of "snowflakes" being too sensitive; rather, it's a complex and disturbing reality.
The research, conducted by the Matilda Centre at the University of Sydney, analyzed national surveys between 2007 and 2022. Among those aged 16 to 24, mental disorders have surged from 23.