The government is being warned against reverting back to lockdowns amid data mental health among young people suffered during the pandemic.

1 in 4 young Australians thought about suicide over the past two years, with 15 per cent attempting self-harm.

The Sydney Morning Herald found 82 per cent of young people said they experienced mental health issues during covid.

Orygen Executive Director Professor Pat McGorry told Joe Hildebrand the mental health effects were found to be stronger among young people.

“I think it would be incredibly destructive if we had lockdowns again and I don’t know if people would really bear it.”

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