1. Mental health & wellbeing Community Engagement Collingwood

2. What is headspace Collingwood? headspace centres For young people 12-25 years Support for general health Mental health and wellbeing Education & employment support Group programs and activities A welcoming environment that is youth friendly Access to a range of health professionals Voluntary, Confidential and Free!

3. Services at headspace Collingwood headspace centres Mental health access clinicians Counselling (psychologists, social workers, occupational therapists) Youth friendly GP’s (doctors) Practice nurse Community Engagement Youth Advisory Committee Different projects/group activities: (art, personal development, sporting activities) Links with other services

4. What is health? headspace centres The World Health Organisation describes health as: A state of complete physical, social and mental well being, not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.

5. What is Mental Health? headspace centres Good mental health is a sense of wellbeing, confidence and self-esteem. It enables us to fully enjoy and appreciate other people, day- to-day life and our environment. When we are mentally healthy we can:  form positive relationships  use our abilities to reach our potential  deal with life’s challenges https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gtUGVzEUy5A

6. Facts about mental ill health headspace centres Mental health is the single biggest health issue facing young Australians Mental health problems affect 1 in 4 young people in any 12 month period Only 1 of every 5 people seek help For most people the onset is before the age of 25 Most of the people who experience mental health issues are reluctant to seek help

7. What effects the health of young people the most in Australia? headspace centres Depression Anxiety Self Harm Thoughts of suicide Sexual Health Issues (STI’s, pregnancy) Substance Use Eating Disorders

8. headspace centres Listen to music Spend time with friends Chat online Chat with a professional Attend school or have a part-time job Get enough sleep Eat healthy food Exercise Protective factors for mental health and wellbeing

9. headspace centres Helping a friend Let the person know if you've noticed a change in their behaviour. Spend time talking with the person and let them know that you're there to listen without being judgmental. Help the person to find information about depression and anxiety from a website or library. Invite the person out and keep in touch, but don't pressure the person to participate in activities. Encourage the person to seek help from a professional!

10. headspace centres Introducing Maddy

11. headspace centres Activity What do you do to look after yourself? Write or Draw 4 things that you do

12. Who can you talk to? headspace centres School staff (welfare staff, school nurse, teachers) An adult you trust Your GP (doctor) Local service (headspace, youth services etc) www.eheadspace.org.au or 1800 650 890www.eheadspace.org.au Lifeline (24hr): 13 11 14 – crisis support, free from mobiles Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800 & Web – free/confidential headspace.org.au facebook.com/headspacecollingwood Emergency: 000

13. headspace centres Questions?

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