Influenced by prolific social media and reality TV show, which showcase unrealistic and distorted images of finding love, Australian teenagers lack healthy role models for both friendships and intimate relationships, according to an expert.
The situation has worsened amid a rise in domestic violence, mental health challenges, and the increase in separation and divorce rates in the country, which increased significantly since the COVID-19 pandemic.
“Relationships are so central to our health and overall wellbeing, and the way we learn good relational skills is either through having good role models or through education,” Arsho Kalloghlian, a clinical psychotherapist and counsellor based in Sydney said….