The mental health of teens and young adults has ‘sharply’ been deteriorating
Orygen Executive Director Professor Patrick McGorry says the mental health of teenagers and young adults has “sharply” been deteriorating for the past 15 years across Australia.
“I wouldn’t say a tsunami, but we certainly got a big surge, a wave of increased prevalence,” Professor McGorry told Sky News Australia.
“We have responded but it is too little and it’s too slow … young people are dying as a result of that.
“A sense of urgency is required.”
If you or anyone you know needs help:
Kids Helpline – 1800 55 1800
Lifeline – 13 11 14
Beyond Blue – 1300 22 4636
Orygen Executive Director Professor Patrick McGorry says the mental health of teenagers and young adults has “sharply” been deteriorating for the past 15 years across Australia. “I wouldn’t say a tsunami, but we certainly got a big surge, a wave of increased prevalence,” Professor McGorry told Sky News Australia. “We have responded but it is too little and it’s too slow … young people are dying as a result of that. “A sense of urgency is required.” If you or anyone you know needs help: Kids Helpline – 1800 55 1800 Lifeline – 13 11 14 Beyond Blue – 1300 22 4636
