Mental health conditions

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Self-reported diagnosed mental health conditions in humanitarian entrants by age and sex
Self-reported diagnosed mental health conditions in humanitarian entrants by time since arrival in Australia

Self-reported diagnosed mental health conditions in humanitarian entrants by age and sex

For humanitarian entrants, females reported a higher rate of mental health conditions compared with males in all age groups except 0–9 years. When comparing across age groups, there is a similar pattern for males and females, with the rate of self-reported mental health conditions lower in younger age groups and peaking in the 60–69 age group (10.8% for males and 13.5% for females) (Figure 4.5).

The following data visualisation (Figure 4.5) presents a bar chart and data table, which can be accessed by using the tabs (top left-hand side).

Figure 4.5: Rate of self-reported mental health conditions in humanitarian entrants by age and sex, 2021

There was a higher rate of mental health condition in females than males and in those aged 50–69 years.

Self-reported diagnosed mental health conditions in humanitarian entrants by time since arrival in Australia

In 2021, the rate of self-reported mental health conditions in humanitarian entrants was higher in those who arrived more than 10 years ago (5.5%) than those who arrived 5–10 years ago (4.5%) and those who arrived within the last 5 years (3.5%). This difference might be related to the age of humanitarian cohorts, as the age-standardised rate for those who arrived more than 5 years ago were more similar (5.1%), while there was still a lower rate in more recent arrivals (4.5%). (Figure 4.6). 

For more information about reporting by time since arrival in Australia see Data sources and methods.

The following data visualisation (Figure 4.6) presents a bar chart and data table, which can be accessed by using the tabs (top left-hand side). Data can be filtered by either radio button:

  • Age-standardised proportion of self-reported mental health conditions
  • Proportion of self-reported mental health conditions.

Figure 4.6: Rate of self-reported mental health conditions in humanitarian entrants by time since arrival in Australia, 2021

There was a higher rate of mental health conditions in humanitarian entrants who arrived more than 10 years ago.

Further data on mental health outcomes in the humanitarian entrant population can be found in GP mental health treatment plans and Mental health prescriptions.

References

Person-Level Integrated Data Asset (PLIDA), 2021, PLIDA Modular Product, ABS DataLab. Findings based on use of PLIDA data.

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