Mental health crises among kids are exploding — half of all disorders emerge before age 14, yet access to early specialist care is shockingly scarce, often kicking in only when kids are already in crisis. Stories like Ethan Annetts’, who self-harmed at 11 and waited years for help, reveal a broken system. Depression and anxiety are surging, and suicide is now the top cause of death for young people — over 300 annually. A new report warns that without urgent action, kids will keep waiting until they’re older, sicker, and more vulnerable. New South Wales is worst hit, with a critical shortage of child psychiatrists — over 60 needed now, projected to hit 100 by 2048 — and many left the public system over pay. Child psychiatrists aren’t optional — they’re lifesaving. The government must act before it’s too late.
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