Australia: leading barriers for young people to accessing mental health support 2022

According to a survey conducted in 2022, stigma or shame associated with mental illness and concerns about confidentiality were the leading barriers preventing young people in Australia from accessing professional mental health support. Around one quarter of respondents indicated that cost was a leading barrier to accessing professional mental health care.

Leading barriers for young people to accessing mental health support in Australia in 2022

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Release date

November 2022

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Region

Australia

Survey time period

April 6, 2022 to August 31, 2022

Number of respondents

18,800 respondents

Age group

15-19 years

Special properties

Base: Those that felt they ever needed support with mental health and did not seek support.

Method of interview

Online omnibus survey

Supplementary notes

*Key themes appearing in the other category included waitlists, accessibility issues, parental concerns, being anxious or embarrassed, COVID-19, and being lazy or mental health support being a low priority.

Note: Respondents were able to select multiple options.

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