Discover7News Just InAussie teens struggle with mental health optimism
Aussie teens struggle with mental health optimism

Aussie teens struggle with mental health optimism

Update: 2025-11-24
Share

Description

Young Australians are experiencing declining mental health, with less than one-third of teenagers feeling excited about their future. The Minderoo Foundation and UNICEF have compiled comprehensive data showing only 53% of children starting school are on track with physical health, social competence, emotional maturity and cognitive skills. Mental health issues are being traced back to early childhood development, suggesting intervention during these formative years could significantly improve outcomes.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Comments 
00:00
00:00
x

0.5x

0.8x

1.0x

1.25x

1.5x

2.0x

3.0x

Sleep Timer

Off

End of Episode

5 Minutes

10 Minutes

15 Minutes

30 Minutes

45 Minutes

60 Minutes

120 Minutes

Aussie teens struggle with mental health optimism

Aussie teens struggle with mental health optimism

7NEWS Podcasts