A new study, conducted by Health and Wellbeing Queensland, has found that over half of young people aged 14 to 25 feel stressed and anxious, with hospitalisations due to self-harm tripling in the past decade.
The research also indicated that poor diets and increased stress are worsening mental health, particularly among young women.
Chief Health Officer Dr. John Gerrard emphasised the detrimental effects of technology on this generation, with one-in-ten young people reporting constant depression.
Researchers have urged parents to discuss social media and smartphone use with their children, after research highlighted its negative impact on youth mental health.
Dr. Gerrard stressed the importance of community conversations to empower parents in addressing these issues.
With 75 per cent of mental health disorders emerging before age 24, experts are calling for immediate action to support the wellbeing of younger generations.