Young Australians see 'substantial' decline in mental health during pandemic, survey reveals

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Between 2011 and 2020 the average mental health worsened for young adults by almost 10 per cent. 9News

The latest annual Household, Income and Labour Dynamics in Australia Survey has detailed how Australians coped with the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic.The survey graph shows decline in mental health in different age groups.

"Most notably are the sharp declines in mental health for the 15 to 24 and 25 to 34 groups," the report said."Mental health deteriorated substantially between 2019 and 2020," the report said.The report noted the "substantial lockdown" in Victoria has been linked to poorer mental health outcomes, however the full extent of the impact is expected to be shown in next year's report.

 

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Uhhh well yeah a worldwide pandemic will certainly do that.

trying to be popular in social media doesn't help them

Yes. There are man issues. Mainly social media, media and body image.

Trending down well before covid. Look to how young people are made to feel about their roots. Instead of pride they're forced to feel guilt and shame. Instead of celebrating who they are they must constantly apologise and bow down. Of course that's not healthy.

Clearly. They're voting for Labour, what do you expect?

That's nothing, wait for the 2020-2022 results to come in!

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