Huge' proportion of mental health conditions in Australia found to be caused by childhood maltreatment

If child abuse and neglect did not exist, almost a quarter of the more than 1.8m cases of depression, anxiety, and substance use disorders in Australia could be prevented.

41% of suicide attempts, 35% of self-harm, and 21% of cases of depression in Australia are caused by child maltreatment, highlighting the significant impact on mental health.

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