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Bridging the gap: We can learn from the role of NGOs in addressing the evolving needs of Australia’s mental health population

Like the global trend of mental health, it has become evident that Australia is facing a mounting burden of mental health issues, with rates of anxiety, depression, and other disorders on the rise. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), 42.9 per cent of people aged 16–85 years had e...

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Main Author: Zakaria, Rozanizam
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Published: Revon Media Sdn Bhd 2024
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spelling my.iium.irep.1155052024-11-05T06:30:35Z http://irep.iium.edu.my/115505/ Bridging the gap: We can learn from the role of NGOs in addressing the evolving needs of Australia’s mental health population Zakaria, Rozanizam BF Psychology Like the global trend of mental health, it has become evident that Australia is facing a mounting burden of mental health issues, with rates of anxiety, depression, and other disorders on the rise. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), 42.9 per cent of people aged 16–85 years had experienced a mental disorder at some time in their life, with anxiety being the most common group (17.2 per cent of people aged 16–85 years). Youths were among most significantly affected, with 38.8 per cent aged 16–24 years having had a mental disorder for 12 months. These statistics underscore the urgent need for proactive measures to address the underlying causes and adequately support those affected. However, significant challenges in the public sector hinder timely and comprehensive care delivery. Revon Media Sdn Bhd 2024-03-01 Article NonPeerReviewed application/pdf en http://irep.iium.edu.my/115505/7/115505_Bridging%20the%20gap%20We%20can%20learn%20from%20the%20role%20of%20NGOs.pdf Zakaria, Rozanizam (2024) Bridging the gap: We can learn from the role of NGOs in addressing the evolving needs of Australia’s mental health population. The Health, 7 (56). p. 18. ISSN 2700 9188
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Bridging the gap: We can learn from the role of NGOs in addressing the evolving needs of Australia’s mental health population
description Like the global trend of mental health, it has become evident that Australia is facing a mounting burden of mental health issues, with rates of anxiety, depression, and other disorders on the rise. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), 42.9 per cent of people aged 16–85 years had experienced a mental disorder at some time in their life, with anxiety being the most common group (17.2 per cent of people aged 16–85 years). Youths were among most significantly affected, with 38.8 per cent aged 16–24 years having had a mental disorder for 12 months. These statistics underscore the urgent need for proactive measures to address the underlying causes and adequately support those affected. However, significant challenges in the public sector hinder timely and comprehensive care delivery.
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title Bridging the gap: We can learn from the role of NGOs in addressing the evolving needs of Australia’s mental health population
title_short Bridging the gap: We can learn from the role of NGOs in addressing the evolving needs of Australia’s mental health population
title_full Bridging the gap: We can learn from the role of NGOs in addressing the evolving needs of Australia’s mental health population
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