REACHOUT AUSTRALIA YEAR IN REVIEW 2019/20
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THE MENTAL HEALTH PANDEMIC The outbreak of COVID-19 brought rapid change, and widespread economic and social hardship. The lives of young people and their parents across Australia have been profoundly impacted by factors such as lockdowns, high unemployment levels, constant change, and uncertainty about the future. As Australia’s most accessed online youth mental health service, ReachOut was well-positioned to respond quickly to the mental health needs of young people, and those they turn to for help. ReachOut mobilised a rapid response, informed by a range of research methods and data analysis, to provide support tailored to the lived experience and changing needs of young people during this time.
