THE Federal Govt wants to ensure youth mental health service, headspace, is fit-for-purpose, appropriately resourced and well-integrated with other services.
The mental health of young people is declining, with almost 40% experiencing a mental disorder in the past 12 months, almost double the rate of mental ill health in the general population, the govt stated.
The Govt's Evaluation of the National headspace Program concluded that headspace provides comprehensive and complete services to address the mental health needs of young people, as well as making recommendations to improve this flagship service.
Pharmacist and Assistant Minister Emma McBride said, "headspace is central to Australia's youth mental health service system and this investment gives us the opportunity to build on some of the great work happening across the network".
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