Global experts urge action on youth mental health crisis

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World-leading mental health experts have published an analysis of the global state of youth mental health in The Lancet Psychiatry, a prominent journal focusing on critical health issues.

Patrick McGorry, editor-in-chief of journal and Melbourne university professor, emphasised the urgent need for action in response to a 50% rise in youth mental health issues.

He discussed with The Wire’s Alipriya Biswas the importance of government and medical intervention to address this alarming trend.

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