Anxiety
Working paper
Research review on the effectiveness of youth and rangatahi mental health early intervention and secondary prevention approaches
This review examines the effectiveness of early intervention and secondary prevention approaches for supporting the mental health and wellbeing of young people and rangatahi aged 12-24 years. Overall, the evidence suggests many supports, including brief and low-intensity approaches, can reduce distress and improve wellbeing, functioning and coping.
Report
Evidence over ideology: protect children by restoring clinical standards in climate anxiety treatment
This report examines how climate-related anxiety is being addressed in clinical and educational settings. It critiques emerging psychological responses which may inadvertently reinforce distress rather than alleviate it. The report proposes practical steps for schools to ensure that environmental issues are taught in developmentally appropriate ways.
Report
The economic case for preventing mental ill health
Poor mental health affects more than one in five people across OECD and European Union countries. Focusing on depression and anxiety, this report sets out the strong economic case for investing in better mental health policies. It shows how evidence‑based interventions can improve health outcomes and boost economic growth through improved productivity and labour market...
Report
Understanding how interventions for youth depression and anxiety work
This report shares synthesised evidence on the mechanisms of youth mental health interventions, examines the gaps and opportunities for research, and shares insights from young people with lived experience of mental health problems. It includes recommendations for future research to fill the gaps and better inform policy and funding decisions.
Guide
Climate anxiety toolkit
Research shows more than three quarters of Australians are worried about climate change. Climate anxiety is a term for feelings of worry, stress or sadness about climate change and its impacts. This guide provides five tools for managing climate anxiety – designed to help channel climate anxiety into action, find emotional balance and maintain a...