Young people on the cusp of adulthood are reporting poor mental health and uncertainty about the future

Young people on the cusp of adulthood are reporting poor mental health and uncertainty about the future

Health and well-being: Not feeling great

Optimistic for themselves, pessimistic for the world

Advice to politicians: Listen to us and do your job

  • Listen to us and give us a voice: “LISTEN TO THE YOUTH—WE MAY BE YOUNG AND CAN’T VOTE BUT WE CARE!!!!!” said a female living in a country town.
  • Fix climate change and the environment: “What part of the UN report on climate change did you not read? It’s real,” said a male living in a capital city
  • They don’t care about us, they only care about themselves: “I feel there is no hope left in talking to our politicians, many that have the power to make changes are corrupt,” said a (gender not disclosed) person living in a regional city.
  • Lack of mental health services: “Support for mental health across some schools is limited,” said a female living in a country town.

A growing problem

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