The average mental health score of young people dropped significantly in 2020

A line graph showing the average mental health score of various age cohorts from 2010 to 2020, showing a significant drop in people aged under 35 in the year 2020.

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HILDA's SF-36 mental health measure ranges from 0 to 100, with higher scores suggesting better mental health.

Chart: ABC News Source: The Household, Income and Labour Dynamics in Australia Survey 2022