David Lawrence|Jennifer Hafekost|Sarah E. Johnson|Suzy Saw|William R. Buckingham|Michael Sawyer|John Ainley|Stephen R. Zubrick
Key findings from the second Australian Child and Adolescent Survey of Mental Health and Wellbeing
Telethon Kids Institute|University of Western Australia|Telethon Kids Institute|University of Western Australia|Telethon Kids Institute|University of Western Australia|Act Health|University of Adelaide|Australian Council for Educational Research|Telethon Kids Institute|University of Western Australia
objective estimate prevalence mental disorders children adolescents australia severity impact mental disorders method seven mental disorders assessed using parent carercompleted version diagnostic interview schedule children version iv major depressive disorder also assessed using youth selfreport version diagnostic interview schedule children version iv severity impact assessed using extended version diagnostic interview schedule children version iv impact functioning questions days absent school due symptoms mental disorders data collected national facetoface survey 6310 parents carers children adolescents aged 417 years 2969 young people aged 1117 years also completing selfreport questionnaire results twelvemonth prevalence mental disorders 139 21 children adolescents severe disorders 35 moderate disorders 83 mild disorders common class disorders attentiondeficithyperactivity disorder followed anxiety disorders mental disorders common step blended oneparent families families living rented accommodation families one carers employment mental disorders associated substantial number days absent school particularly adolescents conclusion mental disorders common children adolescents often significant impact associated substantial absences school child adolescent mental disorders remain important public health problem australia accurate information prevalence severity child adolescent mental disorders essential prerequisite effective mental health policy service planning