Warning: This episode discusses self-harm, suicide and sexual assault.

Alex, who is transgender, experienced depression and suicidal thoughts from the age of 11. But socially transitioning in Year 8 - with the support of his parents and school - marked a turning point in his mental health. Jack’s parents were delighted when he came out as gay but a horrible incident triggered a dark depressive episode. And Emily struggled with cultural expectations as she figured out her sexuality.

Research shows that a disproportionate number of LBGTQI+ youth experience mental health issues. This is directly related to experiences of stigma, prejudice, discrimination and abuse on the basis of being queer.

Emily, Alex and Jack talk about their mental health and the importance of acceptance from family and community. 

Support for LGBTQI+ youth, their families and carers is available. Call QLife on 1800 184 527 3pm to midnight every day.

Support is also available from Beyond Blue at beyondblue.org.au or on 1300 224 636. For crisis support, call Lifeline on 13 11 14 or text 0477 131 114. 

You can also contact Headspace at headspace.org.au or on 1800 650 890, the Head to Health mental health service on 1800 595 212 and Kids Helpline at kidshelpline.com.au or on 1800 55 1800.

Get in touch! If you have a question about mental health you'd like answered, leave us a voicemail on +61 2 9906 9915 or email us at enoughpodcast@theage.com.au or enoughpodcast@smh.com.a

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Reporters: Jewel Topsfield and Sophie Aubrey

Producer: Margaret Gordon

Sound mix: Kyle Hopkins

Production assistance: Julia Carr-Catzel, Tammy Mills

Head of premium content: Chris Paine

Head of audio: Tom McKendrick

Executive producer of audio: Nathanael Cooper

Warning: This episode discusses self-harm, suicide and sexual assault.
Alex, who is transgender, experienced depression and suicidal thoughts from the age of 11. But socially transitioning in Year 8 - with the support of his parents and school - marked a turning point in his mental health. Jack&rsquo;s parents were delighted when he came out as gay but a horrible incident triggered a dark depressive episode. And Emily struggled with cultural expectations as she figured out her sexuality.
Research shows that a disproportionate number of LBGTQI+ youth experience mental health issues. This is directly related to experiences of stigma, prejudice, discrimination and abuse on the basis of being queer.
Emily, Alex and Jack talk about their mental health and the importance of acceptance from family and community.&nbsp;
Support for LGBTQI+ youth, their families and carers is available. Call<a href="https://qlife.org.au/about-us"> QLife</a> on 1800 184 527 3pm to midnight every day.
Support is also available from Beyond Blue at <a href="https://www.beyondblue.org.au/">beyondblue.org.au</a> or on 1300 224 636. For crisis support, call <a href="http://lifeline.org.au">Lifeline</a> on 13 11 14 or text 0477 131 114.&nbsp;
You can also contact Headspace at <a href="https://headspace.org.au/">headspace.org.au</a> or on 1800 650 890, the <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.headtohealth.gov.au/popup__;!!LBk0ZmAmG_H4m2o!9bcuM4ob7bb9p4m0FDs7tJlr3ez6E58VpYGyVy1crDuEfNV5DmqfB7fFqB3On3VtIME$">Head to Health mental health service</a> on 1800 595 212 and Kids Helpline at <a href="https://kidshelpline.com.au/">kidshelpline.com.au</a> or on 1800 55 1800.
Get in touch! If you have a question about mental health you'd like answered, leave us a voicemail on +61 2 9906 9915 or email us at enoughpodcast@theage.com.au or enoughpodcast@smh.com.a
Enough is brought to you by <a href="https://www.theage.com.au/">The Age</a> &amp; <a href="https://www.smh.com.au/">Sydney Morning Herald.</a>&nbsp;
If you enjoyed this series, leave a review and recommend us to a friend. To read more, and to watch the videos referenced in this episode, head to our <a href="https://www.smh.com.au/topic/enough-podcast-6fjw">websites.</a>
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Reporters: Jewel Topsfield and Sophie Aubrey
Producer: Margaret Gordon
Sound mix: Kyle Hopkins
Production assistance: Julia Carr-Catzel, Tammy Mills
Head of premium content: Chris Paine
Head of audio: Tom McKendrick
Executive producer of audio: Nathanael Cooper

Being a young person is hard enough, but when you add a global health crisis to the mix things are really tough.

Before COVID-19, almost half of Australians aged 18-24 were experiencing moderate to high levels of psychological distress. And this had been on the rise for years. The pandemic has only made it harder. The OECD says the COVID-19 crisis has turned into a mental health crisis for young people.

From The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald,Enough is a podcast about mental health in young people, through the pandemic, and beyond. 

Young people tell us, in their own words, what’s going on for them, and how they’re dealing with it.

Being a young person is hard enough, but when you add a global health crisis to the mix things are really tough.
Before COVID-19, almost half of Australians aged 18-24 were experiencing moderate to high levels of psychological distress. And this had been on the rise for years. The pandemic has only made it harder. The OECD says the COVID-19 crisis has turned into a mental health crisis for young people.
From The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald, Enough is a podcast about mental health in young people, through the pandemic, and beyond.&nbsp;
Young people tell us, in their own words, what&rsquo;s going on for them, and how they&rsquo;re dealing with it.

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