Young minds on screens

Enjoy these stories?

Are the Olympic Games still relevant?

As the world descends on Paris for the biggest show in sport, the question must be asked if the Olympic Games still hold the same

How schools are failing neurodivergent students

Neurodivergent children — those with autism, ADHD, dyslexia or other difference in brain functioning — face myriad issues at schools ill-equipped to help them.

What’s it like growing up and parenting in a digital world?

There’s a lot of fearmongering around children and their interactions with digital technology, but the truth is more nuanced.

Map: How common are mental health conditions in your state?

A 2022 survey from the Australian Bureau of Statistics shows how common long-term mental health conditions are in each state and territory.

(more…)

Chart: Mental health compared by gender

Data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics shows most common mental health disorders are more prevalent in women — except substance abuse disorders.

(more…)

Chart: Mental health conditions most prevalent in young

The Australian Bureau of Statistics found nearly two in five young people surveyed during 2020-22 experienced symptoms of a long-term mental health condition.

(more…)

Chart: Young women more likely to consult mental health experts

Data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics shows that young women are more likely than young men to consult with a mental health professional.

(more…)

Map: Australian youth mental health hot spots

Analysis of census data reveals youth mental health hot spots: areas with higher mental health diagnosis rates in young people than neighbouring areas.

(more…)

Staying connected on social media helps and hinders young people

How can today’s youth best navigate the mental health challenges posed by screens and social media?

(more…)

Scrolling into stress: how climate fears hit youth

Our young people are getting a dose of social media-driven eco-anxiety over the environment. There are ways we can help them beat it.

(more…)

How young women suffer chasing an Instagram beauty ideal

Young women are bombarded with Instagram images that can define beauty and how they see themselves. While empowering for some, it can cause many to suffer.

(more…)

Interactive: Youth mental health hot spots and cold spots across Australia

The last Census provided an unprecedented view of mental health diagnoses across parts of Australia. Which areas stand out?

(more…)

Social media binge taking mental toll on students

Excessive social media use among university students has been linked to a decline in their mental health.

(more…)

Why social media health check must include Global South

There is plenty of evidence showing how social media use can affect youth mental health but studies often omit the developing countries of the Global South.

(more…)

About Us

More

Stay up to date

Enjoy these stories?

Are the Olympic Games still relevant?

How schools are failing neurodivergent students

What’s it like growing up and parenting in a digital world?

Map: How common are mental health conditions in your state?

Chart: Mental health compared by gender

Chart: Mental health conditions most prevalent in young

Chart: Young women more likely to consult mental health experts

Map: Australian youth mental health hot spots

Scrolling into stress: how climate fears hit youth

Interactive: Youth mental health hot spots and cold spots across Australia

Enjoy these stories?

About

Our Policies

For journalists & newsrooms

For researchers

For non-media organisations