
Nicola Palfrey
Nicola Palfrey is the head of clinical practice at Headspace, who emphasizes the importance of open dialogue and formal support for young people amid the rising prevalence of severe mental health disorders, attributing the increase to both greater willingness to seek help and worsening conditions.
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Nicola Palfrey, head of clinical practice at Headspace, believes the surge in reporting of severe mental illnesses is due to young people being more willing to come forward for assessment.
Severe disorders among Australians aged 16 to 24 surge by 63 per centThe Sydney Morning Herald·
Australia· 2026-08-10

