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Headspace Finds 32pc of Youth in Psychological Distress
Headspace Finds 32pc of Youth in Psychological Distress

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Headspace Finds 32pc of Youth in Psychological Distress

Data released this week through Headspace’s National Youth Mental Health Foundation revealed 32 per cent of young Australians report high or very high levels of psychological distress. Headspace Kalgoorlie manager Ashley Cridland said those levels had tripled in the last 10 years. “Young people face a unique set of challenges compared to previous generations and [...]

By Generation Next|2021-03-03T18:06:44+11:00October 15th, 2018|Categories: Mental Illness, Sleep|Tags: emotional distress, sleep deprivation, youth mental health|0 Comments

Self-harm In Schools: The Need For More Collaboration

Pixabay Images As increasing numbers of young people suffer from mental health disorders, the capacity of mainstream schools to support and maintain these students is becoming an increasing challenge. Of particular concern is the number of young people engaging in self-harming behaviour. The 2015 Australian Child and Adolescent Survey of Mental Health and [...]

By Generation Next|2016-08-29T12:16:58+10:00August 29th, 2016|Categories: Mental Health & Wellbeing, Mental Illness|Tags: coping strategies, cutting, emotional distress, mental illness, non suicidal self injury, self harm, self injury, self-care, youth|2 Comments