Social and environmental factors

More than distress: How climate change is shaping young people's lives

This report examines climate-related impacts spanning emotional distress, functional disruption, (e.g., impacting school/work, sleeping, having fun, and relationships), concerns about safety during severe weather events, and the belief that collective efforts can make a difference in addressing climate change (collective efficacy).

The Mission Australia Youth Survey has been capturing the aspirations,
experiences and concerns of young people each year since 2002. As the largest survey of its kind in Australia, it provides a national platform for young people to share what matters to them and their perspectives on key issues. Orygen and Mission Australia partner on a series of reports that draw on the Youth Survey to examine mental health and wellbeing trends among young people in Australia.