Teens wait average of 100 days for mental health care: Study The Australian study found these lengthy wait times are exacerbating distress, but GPs say they are ‘hamstrung in providing care’.
Bid to ban social media for children gains momentum GP experts have backed a push to ban kids under 14 from having social media accounts, with hopes it will reduce mental health-related impacts.
‘Strong Culture, Strong Youth’: Close the Gap Campaign shines light on youth To help achieve health equity and improved life outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, the campaign’s latest report is calling for large-scale systemic institutional reforms at a national level.
LGBTQIA+ youth more likely to seek mental support But a headspace study of 12–25-year-olds shows they are less likely to ask for help from family or friends.
Study reveals global burden of early T2DM The number of young people with type 2 diabetes has risen substantially in the past 30 years, research involving more than 200 countries shows.
‘Not good enough’: New bill fails youth justice reform The NT Government’s decision to change prison laws has been criticised for not meeting Raise the Age targets based on medical evidence.
RACGP joins call to Raise the Age of criminal responsibility The college has signed a letter addressed to all Australian governments, outlining significant health reasons for raising the age from 10 to 14.
Youth detention policy labelled ‘stupid, lazy, outrageous and immoral’ More than 70 organisations, including the RACGP, have called on all governments to raise the age of criminal responsibility.
Rising mental health issues in young Australians ‘deeply concerning’ Researchers are unsure about the reasons behind the increase, but GPs are well placed to provide young people the help they need.
Stepped-care model developed to improve youth mental health A new online service aims to help identify previously unknown students who are experiencing symptoms of depression and anxiety.