You've got a friend: young people help each other with their mental health for 3.5 hours every week
- Written by Benjamin Hanckel, Senior research fellow, Western Sydney University
Pexels/Ron Lach, CC BYYoung people experience mental health difficulties at a higher rate than any other age group.
While there’s ongoing discussion about the formal supports they need, young people say they’re most likely to speak with peers and friends – particularly when mental health care is difficult to access.
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