Post by University of Melbourne

Imagine being a teenager struggling with anxiety or depression, but not knowing what it is, how to get help or even who to talk to. For many Australian adolescents from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, this is a reality. Research from the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences shows they are significantly less likely to recognise common mental health problems – like depression, suicidal thoughts and anxiety – and more likely to hold stigmatising beliefs towards people who experience mental health challenges. Positively, when equipped to identify these challenges, teenagers from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds are as likely to seek help and offer peer support as teenagers from non-CALD backgrounds. Understanding these hidden gaps is crucial if we want all young Australians to thrive. Tap through to read more → unimelb.me/4uGneg0