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Lloyd Jones

Youths reach breaking point before seeking counselling

Indigenous children are overrepresented in calls to the Kids Helpline service. (Dan Peled/AAP PHOTOS)

Growing numbers of young people are reaching breaking point before seeking counselling, often due to the perceived stigma around asking for help.

A 2025 impact report by the Kids Helpline says crisis interventions have more than tripled over the past seven years.

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