Format
Book
Original Language

English

Country
Australia
Keywords
concurrent disorders
drug use disorders
depression
mental illness

Mental Health Issues and Drug Use Disorder in Young People

Alcohol and Other Drug Use by Young People with a Mental Illness

This new report analyses treatment services provided to youth with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders across Australia. Awareness of the complex relationship between mental health problems and substance abuse can help professionals identify, prevent and treat co-existing mental health and substance abuse problems. The report includes the following stats relating to concurrent disorders:

  • 48% of young people with a mental health issue also have a drug use disorder
  • One in four young people report using alcohol or other drugs to deal with mental illness
  • 24% of teenagers who suffer from severe depression smoke cigarettes
  • 34% of teenagers with severe depression drink alcohol 

Click on the link to read about key solutions to these issues.