New research shows the mental health of young adults in Victoria post-COVID is still declining.
Younger children are recovering from the effects of the lockdown faster than Victorians, aged 12 to 24.
Reportedly, the mental health of young Victorians remains worse than those from other states.
Academic performance has not been affected since learning-from-home measures were implemented in 2021.
However, experts say the well-being of secondary students continues to slide.