Tragically, the leading cause of death among young Australians (14-25) is suicide. To tackle this issue the Inspire Foundation provides services through their flagship service, ReachOut.com, that aim to improve young people’s mental health and wellbeing, and let them know that they don’t have to go through tough times alone.
To better understand how young people are talking about mental health issues, the challenges they are facing, and how they cope with issues like bullying, drug and alcohol abuse, and stress, Swainston and the team turned to social media. Read on for the inspiring results.