Publications by authors named "E Killackey"

Aims: Adolescence is a critical developmental phase during which young people are vulnerable to the experiences of mental ill-health and social exclusion (consisting of various domains including education and employment, housing, finances and social supports and relationships). The aims of this study were to (i) obtain an understanding of the relationships between social exclusion, mental health and wellbeing of young people; and (ii) identify potentially modifiable targets, or population groups that require greater or targeted supports.

Methods: Data were obtained from the Mission Australia 2022 , Australia's largest annual population-wide survey of young people aged 15-19 years ( = 18,800).

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Having a job is an important component of recovery from mental illness and a source of economic, social, and health benefits. Most people experiencing severe mental illness (SMI) want to work but are excluded from employment opportunities. Employment specialists (ESs) working in individual placement and support (IPS) teams help persons struggling with SMI obtain competitive employment.

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  • The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a notable rise in mental health issues among final-year secondary school students, disrupting their social and educational milestones as they transition to higher education.
  • A study analyzed application data from before and during the pandemic to assess the increase in requests for mental health-related special consideration, revealing a 38% rise in applications during the pandemic.
  • Findings highlighted that the most significant increases were in regions affected by lockdowns and natural disasters, particularly among Year 12 students and those with other special needs, emphasizing the need for a robust mental health support system in higher education.
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