Mental health conditions
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Self-reported diagnosed mental health conditions in humanitarian entrants by age and sex
Self-reported diagnosed mental health conditions in humanitarian entrants by time since arrival in Australia
Self-reported diagnosed mental health conditions in humanitarian entrants by age and sex
For humanitarian entrants, females reported a higher rate of mental health conditions compared with males in all age groups except 0–9 years. When comparing across age groups, there is a similar pattern for males and females, with the rate of self-reported mental health conditions lower in younger age groups and peaking in the 60–69 age group (10.8% for males and 13.5% for females) (Figure 4.5).
The following data visualisation (Figure 4.5) presents a bar chart and data table, which can be accessed by using the tabs (top left-hand side).
Figure 4.5: Rate of self-reported mental health conditions in humanitarian entrants by age and sex, 2021
There was a higher rate of mental health condition in females than males and in those aged 50–69 years.
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Self-reported diagnosed mental health conditions in humanitarian entrants by time since arrival in Australia
In 2021, the rate of self-reported mental health conditions in humanitarian entrants was higher in those who arrived more than 10 years ago (5.5%) than those who arrived 5–10 years ago (4.5%) and those who arrived within the last 5 years (3.5%). This difference might be related to the age of humanitarian cohorts, as the age-standardised rate for those who arrived more than 5 years ago were more similar (5.1%), while there was still a lower rate in more recent arrivals (4.5%). (Figure 4.6).
For more information about reporting by time since arrival in Australia see Data sources and methods.
The following data visualisation (Figure 4.6) presents a bar chart and data table, which can be accessed by using the tabs (top left-hand side). Data can be filtered by either radio button:
- Age-standardised proportion of self-reported mental health conditions
- Proportion of self-reported mental health conditions.
Figure 4.6: Rate of self-reported mental health conditions in humanitarian entrants by time since arrival in Australia, 2021
There was a higher rate of mental health conditions in humanitarian entrants who arrived more than 10 years ago.
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Further data on mental health outcomes in the humanitarian entrant population can be found in GP mental health treatment plans and Mental health prescriptions.
References
Person-Level Integrated Data Asset (PLIDA), 2021, PLIDA Modular Product, ABS DataLab. Findings based on use of PLIDA data.