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21st November 2025
A Crisis Australia Can't Ignore
Why Young Australians Are Breaking Under Today’s Pressures Young Australians are currently facing an epidemic of a rising risk of mental health-related issues. 16-24 year olds are the most at risk in Australia, with anxiety, depression, and self-harm the most prevalent and have been on the rise since the pandemic in 2020. “I just thought it was a me issue” Tex, a 22 year old student. For Tex, reaching out for help felt like a sign of failure and weakness than a step towards recovery. Tex’s per...