The worldwide-pooled prevalence of mental disorders in children and adolescents is
estimated at 13.4%(Polanczyk, Salum, Sugaya, Caye, & Rohde, 2015). In the UK one in ten …

This article provides a systematic review of the research examining the individual
associations of public, personal, and self-stigma for anxiety disorders and a range of …

Introduction: There is a general paucity of research in the area of rural adolescent mental
health in Australia, and in particular a lack of data regarding the experiences of rural …

In Australia, we are facing a period of mental health reform with the establishment of
federally funded community youth services in rural areas of the country. These new services …

Objective: This study aims to explore Australian rural adolescents' experiences of accessing
help for a mental health problem in the context of their rural communities. Design and …

In Australia, rural adolescents still face barriers to obtaining professional psychological help
due to poor availability and accessibility of services in rural areas when delay in seeking …

Aim This paper reviews the evidence of youth mental ill health and its impact on secondary
school educational attainment. Methods This narrative review presents the current research …

Although similar rates of traumatic experiences exist in both rural and urban settings, mental
health resources available to those living in rural areas are often scarce. Limited resources …

Introduction Australians from regional, rural, and remote areas face diverse and complex
challenges in accessing and utilising mental health services. Previous research has pointed …

We must include rural participants in health-related research if we are to address health-
related disparities and inequity, particularly in mental health. However, the first step of the …