Reporter Angus Thomson spoke to Youth Mental Health advocate Melissa Keller-Tuberg and Former Australian of the Year psychiatrist and professor Pat McGorry.

The final report from the Royal Commission into Victoria's mental health system, released on Tuesday, recommended a radical overhaul of the way we treat child and youth mental health in the state. So, why has the system failed young people so badly, and what can be done to fix it?

If you’ve been affected by any of the issues in this story, you can reach help from a number of places.

Headspace: 1800 650 890

LifeLine: 1300 224 636.

Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800

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