Table 2 Summary characteristics of young people
Characteristics | Young people (n = 49)a N (%) |
|---|---|
Mental health concernsb | |
Anxiety | 43 (88) |
Depression | 37 (76) |
Early psychosis | 17 (35) |
ADHD | 6 (12) |
OCD | 5 (10) |
PTSD | 3 (6) |
Personality disorder | 3 (6) |
Eating disorder | 2 (4) |
Comorbidity | 40 (82) |
Psychosocial needsb | |
Social isolation/disengagement | 28 (57) |
Complex family relationships/dynamic | 25 (51) |
School/uni disengagement | 20 (41) |
Physical inactivity | 19 (39) |
Physical/chronic health concerns | 16 (33) |
Homelessness/unstable housing | 14 (29) |
Drug and alcohol use concerns | 14 (29) |
Financial stressors | 10 (20) |
Unemployment (over 18) | 8 (16) |
Poor nutrition | 5 (10) |
Child protection involvement | 1 (2) |
Youth justice involvement | 1 (2) |
Currently engaged in support | 36 (73) |