Mental health &

wellbeingCommunity Engagement Collingwood

What is headspace Collingwood?

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• Support for general health

• Mental health and wellbeing

• Education & employment support

• Group programs and activities

• A welcoming environment that is youth

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• Access to a range of health

professionals

• Voluntary, Confidential and Free!

Services at headspace Collingwood

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• 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

What is health?

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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.

What is Mental Health?

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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

Facts about mental ill health

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• 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

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• Depression

• Anxiety

• Self Harm

• Thoughts of suicide

• Sexual Health Issues (STI’s, pregnancy)

• Substance Use

• Eating Disorders

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• 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

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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!

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ActivityWhat do you do to look after yourself?

Write or Draw 4 things that you do

Who can you talk to?

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• 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 650 890

• 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

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