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Young Minds Matter

The mental health of Australian children and adolescents

Survey results

The Kids Research Institute Australia acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the Traditional Custodians of the land and waters of Australia. We also acknowledge the Nyoongar Wadjuk, Yawuru, Kariyarra and Kaurna Elders, their people and their land upon which the Institute is located and seek their wisdom in our work to improve the health and development of all children.

Regional estimates of child and adolescent mental disorders released May 2023

New Release: Regional Estimates

The Young Minds Matter survey, which was conducted in 2013-14, provided information on prevalence and severity of mental disorders in children and adolescents aged 4-17 years. To update these estimates, modelling was used combining data from Young Minds Matter with information from the 2021 Australian Census of Population and Housing to produce synthetic estimates of prevalence of mental disorders in children and adolescents across Australia. Regional profiles have been provided for each SA4 region, Primary Health Network (PHN) region, and Commonwealth Electoral District (CED) in Australia. 

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Education Overview

Download the YMM educational outcomes document

Education Report

Download the Child and Adolescent Mental Health and Educational Outcomes report

Survey Results Query Tool

More information about the survey findings can be accessed through the interactive Survey Results Query Tool.

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Overview

Download the YMM overview

Report

Download the YMM report