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August 22, 2024Open Access

Policy Implications of the 2020-22 Australian Study of Mental Health and Wellbeing

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MTMaree TeessonHWHarvey WhitefordMBMarlee Bower

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Overview

Epidemiological survey analysis reveals rising 12-month mental disorder prevalence in young adults, highlighting an urgent need for innovative youth prevention and policy reform.

Key Points

  • Adults in Australia experienced higher 12-month rates of mental disorders in 2020–22 than in 2007, marked by an acute surge among youth aged 16 to 24 years.
  • Youth aged 16–24 showed an odds ratio of 2.9 for anxiety disorder, while only 46.5% of adults with past-year illness received professional treatment.
  • Epidemiological survey analysis of 15,893 individuals highlights endemic comorbidity, calling for bold policy responses and innovative youth interventions.

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Teesson et al. (2024) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68e5b4efb6db64358754deebhttps://doi.org/10.31234/osf.io/fxa7p
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