Young people are facing increasing pressure to attend university even if it is not required for their desired career, which can compound their mental ill-health, new research has found. Key points: The experience of 22 students from high school through to further education and work has been examined by researchers Researcher Kristina Sincock says while university is a "perfect option" …
Cindy-Lee had just graduated high school and got her dream job. She'd lived in regional Western Australia all her life but didn't come from a farming family; Cindy-Lee admits she was "very, very green" when she landed the role aged 18. "I know some mums don't want to have a career, and that's completely fine," Cindy-Lee says. "I didn't think …