A new report ‘Mental health shapes my life’: COVID-19 & kids’ wellbeing published in 2022 by the Australian Human Rights Commission details the findings of a project exploring children and young people’s experiences of COVID-19 and the effect it has
had on their mental health and wellbeing. Over 4,500 children aged 9-17 were surveyed. In this infographic, we explore some of the findings related to remote learning, wellbeing support from schools, and where children seek support for their mental health.
Young people's mental health and wellbeing
Children's experiences of remote learning
Did students feel their wellbeing was supported by teachers and schools over the past 2 years?
during COVID-19
Who would children seek help from for their wellbeing?
Number of children
Preferred remote learning Found remote learning harder 'I don't know' No answer
0 500 1000 1500
Number of children
Yes, felt supported No, did not feel supported 'I don't know' No answer
0 500 1000 1500
Number of children Parent
Friend Sibling Other family member School teacher Family friend Someone else Guardian or carer School counsellor Children's help line Family doctor
0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500
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Source: Australian Human Rights Commission. (2022). ‘Mental health shapes my life’: COVID-19 & kids’ wellbeing. Australian Human Rights Commission.
https://humanrights.gov.au/our-work/childrens-rights/publications/mental- health-shapes-my-life-covid-19-kids-wellbeing-2022
