Methodology of Young Minds Matter: The second Australian Child and Adolescent Survey of Mental Health and Wellbeing

What is it about?

This paper describes the methodology of Young Minds Matter, the second Australian Child and Adolescent Survey of Mental Health and Wellbeing. The aims of the study, sample design, development of the survey content, fieldwork procedures and final questionnaires are described.

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Why is it important?

Young Minds Matter is the largest national survey of child and adolescent mental health in Australia. It provides data on the type and prevalence of mental health disorders in Australian children aged between 4 and 17 years, the impact of these disorders on children and their families and the services required in their treatment.