Coping in a new World: the Social and Emotional Wellbeing of Young People From Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds

This report presents information collected in 211 in-depth interviews conducted with young people, caregivers & service providers in Queensland, South Australia & Western Australia. It documents the experiences, resilience & mental health needs of young people from culturally & linguistically diverse backgrounds aged between 16 & 24, in relation to their social, emotional & mental wellbeing. Most young people interviewed self-identified as having experienced some form of extreme stress, anxiety or depression. (96 refs)