Rising Mental Health Challenges in Australian Classrooms

One in Ten Children, One Big Challenge

In Australia, one in ten children experiences a mental health condition—with anxiety, ADHD, and autism being among the most common. Post-pandemic stress, increasing academic demands, and growing social pressures have led to a sharp rise in emotional and behavioural difficulties in classrooms across the country.

Teachers are on the front lines of these challenges. Every day, they see more students struggling with focus, regulation, and connection - but often without the tools or time to respond effectively.

Emotional Overload Is Real

Mental fatigue and emotional dysregulation can prevent students from fully participating in class. Without regular opportunities to pause and reset, students may fall behind not just academically, but socially and emotionally too.

Early intervention and everyday emotional support are key. That's where tools like MoodTracker come in - offering students a safe, structured space to express how they’re feeling, while giving educators real-time data to better support them.

Supporting wellbeing now means preventing bigger issues later - for students, staff, and families alike.