The latest RCH National Child Health Poll has found that the majority of Australian parents aren’t confident in identifying or responding to signs of a mental health problem in their child.

The poll revealed that only a third (35%) of Australian parents are confident they could recognise the signs of a mental health problem in their child, with a further third of parents believing a child’s mental health problems might be best left alone to work themselves out over time.

Here, director of the poll Dr Anthea Rhodes talks about the key findings.

Read more key findings or learn more about the poll at: www.rchpoll.org.au

Note: The Royal Children’s Hospital National Child Health Poll was formerly known as the Australian Child Health Poll.