In a survey conducted in 2023 in Australia, 49 percent of respondents reported school challenges among their greatest personal challenges. Mental health challenges were reported by approximately 24 percent of young people.
Biggest personal challenges faced by young people in Australia in 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).
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