The mental health and wellbeing of young people in Australia is a major public health concern. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, in 2020–21 approximately 40 per cent of young people experienced a mental health difficulty and more than one million young people didn’t seek professional support when faced with such a difficulty.

Although young people have higher prevalence rates for mental health issues than the general population, their needs often go unmet. There are many barriers preventing young people from seeking professional support, including a lack of awareness and understanding of mental health issues, and concerns abo...

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