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ArticleThe Australian and New Zealand journal of psychiatry2026

Health services and digital technologies used for mental health among a national cross-sectional sample of young people in Australia 2020-2022: Patterns and correlates within geographic regions.

Julia Macauley, Marlee Bower, Emma Webster, Meredith Harris, Maree Teesson, Cath Chapman

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Julia MacauleyThe Matilda Centre for Research in Mental Health and Substance Use, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Darlington, NSW, Australia.ORCID 0000-0003-3129-6994
Marlee BowerThe Matilda Centre for Research in Mental Health and Substance Use, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Darlington, NSW, Australia.ORCID 0000-0002-9818-1174
Emma WebsterSchool of Rural Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Dubbo, NSW, Australia.ORCID 0000-0001-9816-641X
Meredith HarrisSchool of Public Health, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD, Australia.ORCID 0000-0003-0096-729X
Maree TeessonThe Matilda Centre for Research in Mental Health and Substance Use, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Darlington, NSW, Australia.ORCID 0000-0002-6744-463X
Cath ChapmanThe Matilda Centre for Research in Mental Health and Substance Use, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Darlington, NSW, Australia.ORCID 0000-0002-2460-6862

Funding

Australian Government Research Training Programme (RTP) Scholarshipheadspace National Youth Mental Health Foundation evidence-building PhD scholarshipMaree Teesson and Cath Chapman receive NHMRC Fellowship funding
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Abstract

objectiveTo estimate the proportions and correlates of Australian young people who consulted with health professionals or used services via digital technologies for their mental health in 2020-2022.

methodsData from 16- to 24-year-olds (

resultsIn total, 24.2% of Australian young people consulted with a health professional for their mental health in the past year. Of those with a probable 12-month

conclusionExperiences of young people accessing mental health care in Australia differ by geographic region of residence, neighbourhood disadvantage, sex and disorder class. Australia's mental health care system must facilitate diverse pathways to care that are responsive to young people's needs and preferences.

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Digital TechnologyMental DisordersMental Health ServicesPatient Acceptance of Health CareAdolescentAustraliaCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansMaleYoung AdultaccessibilityEpidemiologymental healthregionalservice useyoung people

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