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In addition, the widespread use of social media and the online world has fundamentally changed the way that young people interact with the world, creating new challenges around identity, self-esteem and relationships. Some experts argue that the “always on” culture of social media makes it harder for young people to switch off and create space for resilience-building activities such as sport, outdoor activities and spending time with friends in person.
Ultimately, the question of whether young people are lacking resilience or whether the mental health system is struggling to keep pace with demand is unlikely to have a single answer. What is clear, however, is that young people today face a complex and evolving set of challenges that require a whole-of-society approach to tackle effectively.
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