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Podcast: Life's Work
Episode: Episode 18: Mental Health Awareness Compilation
Description: According to the World Health Organisation, mental health conditions are increasing worldwide. There was a 13% rise in mental health conditions and substance use disorders in the decade to 2017. Mental health conditions now cause 1 in 5 years lived with disability, depression being one of the leading causes. Around 20% of children and adolescents have a mental health condition, with suicide the second leading cause of death among 15-29-year-olds. Mental health conditions can have a substantial effect on all areas of life, such as school or work performance, relationships with family and friends and ability to participate in the community. People with...