(Australia) Kids as young as 10 engaging in self-harm
Jun 3, 2018
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Nov 27, 2017, (Australia) Triple M: Steep Increase In Number Of Students Dealing With Anxiety And Depression https://www.triplem.com.au/news/national/steep-increase-in-number-of-students-dealing-with-anxiety-and-depression
There is a large increase in the number of students at school coping with anxiety, depression and self-harm, with some children facing these issues as young as 10 years old.
According to a report by Mission Australia and the Black Dog Institute, one in four teens meet the criteria for having a "probably serious mental illness".
This is a 20 per cent increase from five years ago, the ABC reports.
Among key issues are cyber bullying and stress, particularly in relation to exams.




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