Warren Bartik

Abstract Direct exposure to fires and floods adversely impacts mental health, although less is known about youth wellbeing after compounding natural hazards in short time frames. A youth sample aged 16–25 years completed self-report measures of adjustment disorder, alcohol/substance misuse and dependence, depression, anxiety and stress symptoms, and climate change anxiety after drought, bushfire and flood events in New South Wales.

1. Introduction Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a progressive neurological disorder characterised by motor and nonmotor symptoms that can significantly impact an individual’s quality of life [1]. In Australia, PD is the second most common neurological disorder, with approximately 1 in 350 individuals living with the condition [2]. Internationally, disease prevalence has nearly doubled over the past 25 years [3].

ABSTRACT Objective In order to support mental health help-seeking for Australian adolescents, it is imperative to understand and improve their mental health literacy (MHL). MHL measures are needed to identify MHL needs and to evaluate MHL interventions; however, a standardised MHL measure is yet to be validated for Australian adolescents. The current study aimed to validate the Universal Mental Health Literacy Scale for Adolescents (UMHL-A) with Australian adolescents.