Wellbeing
Publication Date
8-2015
Subjects
Mental health, Mental health clinics, Mental disorders, Disabilities, Emotional disturbances, Incidence, Depression (Psychology), Anxiety, Behaviour problems, Health services, Primary education, Secondary education, Children, Adolescents, Surveys, Use studies
Abstract
Based on a survey conducted in the homes of over 6,300 families with children and/or adolescents aged 4 to 17 years, this report presents a comprehensive picture of the mental health of young Australians. It documents the prevalence and type of mental health problems, the impact of those problems on families and young people themselves and the role of health and education services in providing assistance. While the primary sources of information were parents and carers, the survey also engaged directly with young people 11 years and older who completed their own survey. This information provides unique insights about aspects of their emotional lives and behaviour that are generally not visible to parents and carers.
Recommended Citation
Lawrence, D., Johnson, S., Hafekost J., Boterhoven De Haan, K., Sawyer, M., Ainley, J., & Zubrick, S. R. (2015). The mental health of children and adolescents. Report on the second Australian Child and Adolescent Survey of Mental Health and Wellbeing. Department of Health.
Copyright Statement
Copyright Commonwealth of Australia 2015
Place of Publication
Canberra, ACT
Publisher
Department of Health
ISBN
978-1-76007-188-2
Included in
Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research Commons, Educational Psychology Commons, Mental and Social Health Commons