Biggest personal challenges faced by young people Australia 2023

School related challenges: Grades, high workload, challenges with teachers, learning difficulties, general school challenges.

Mental health challenges: Stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, diagnosed disorders, eating disorders, suicide and self-harm, alcohol and other drugs, addiction, general mental health.

Interpersonal relationship challenges: Family, friends, abuse, conflict, very negative experiences, pet, significant other, general interpersonal relationships.

Financial and housing challenges: Employment, housing, cost of living, general finances.

Other challenges: Lack of motivation, moving to a new environment, general health, COVID-19, self-identity, bullying, discrimination, other (includes various low frequency challenges not listed above).