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Mental disorders are leading contributors to disease burden among young people.
A new study in @lancetrh-wpac.bsky.social provides current estimates of prevalence, patterns, severity, and profiles of mental disorders among Australians aged 16–24.
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Rates and impact of mental disorders among Australian youth: prevalence, severity, and trends from two national psychiatric surveys
Mental disorders among Australian youth have increased markedly since 2007, with greater
severity and functional impairment.