see also
- health
- alcohol & other drugs
- index
- youthwork topics: suicide for resources for youth workers & students on suicide
YAPA resources
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Dual Diagnosis fact sheet (PDF)
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ACTivate report on consultations with 500 NSW young people about health and other issues (PDF)
Resources for youth workers
- Exploring the development of mental health problems
- Homelessness and mental health
- Refugee young people & mental health
Other resources
Reach Out!
- web-based service that inspires young people to help themselves through tough times- aims to improve young people's mental health and well being by providing support, information and referrals in a format that appeals to young people www.reachout.com.au
Ybblue
- Research shows that when young people are feeling depressed they're most likely to talk about it with their family and friends. Ybblue aims to give advice on ways to recognise depression and how to talk about it, and to let young people know what services are out there to help. www.beyondblue.org.au/ybblue
MoodGYM
- free self help program to teach cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) skills to young people vulnerable to depression - developed by the Centre for Mental Health Research at Australian National University http://moodgym.anu.edu.au
resources for youth workers, students, parents etc
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Free Counselling Service for adolescents & their families
The service is available free of charge, to 'at risk' adolescents (12-18) and their families. The service area covers the Penrith LGA and the western half of the Blacktown LGA, ie; west of Eastern Creek. The goal is to encourage young people to better understand themselves and what drives their behaviours. Contact: 9673 1126 -
beyondblue: national, independent organisation working to address issues associated with depression, anxiety and related substance misuse disorders in Australia. A section for health professionals gives access to research reports, critical appraisals of scientific studies and links to important organisations. www.beyondblue.org.au
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Mindmatters: mental health promotion program for high schools - a resource and professional development program to support Australian secondary schools in promoting and protecting the social and emotional wellbeing of members of school communities www.curriculum.edu.au/mindmatters
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Mental Health Coordinating Council: peak body for non-government organisations (NGOs) working for mental health throughout NSW - MHCC's membership includes specialist and mainstream NGOs and other bodies interested in mental health www.mhcc.org.au
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Transcultural Mental Health Centre: statewide organisation which aims to improve the mental health and wellbeing of people of non-English speaking background through a community capacity building approach www.tmhc.nsw.gov.au
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Mental Health Association NSW: mission is to promote opportunities for the people of NSW to achieve their optimal level of mental health through providing information services, education about protecting mental health, mutual support and advocacy services www.mentalhealth.asn.au
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SANE Australia: independent national charity helping people affected by mental illness through campaigning, education and research. Site has concise information on common illnesses such as depression, bipolar, aspergers etc in language young people can understand www.sane.org
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Australian Clearinghouse for Youth Studies:
- Youth Studies Australia journal - several issues focus on young people's mental health - in large libraries (eg. universities) or see www.acys.info/journal/about.
- a list of articles they have published: www.acys.utas.edu.au/ysa/index
- Australian youth facts and stats: www.youthfacts.com.au/index.php?option=displaypage&Itemid=260&op=page -
Australian Institute of Health and Welfare: statistics on youth mental health www.aihw.gov.au/childyouth/youthhealth/index.cfm
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headspace: Australia's new National Youth Mental Health Foundation www.headspace.org.au
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Multicultural Mental Health Australia (MMHA): raise awareness of mental health and suicide prevention amongst Australians from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds. Fact sheets and resources in a variety of languages. Also help people find bilingual mental health professionals to ensure they have a thorough diagnosis, ongoing care and appropriate assistance with their recovery. www.mmha.org.au
news
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First psychosis episodes often the most deadly: People in the early stages of psychosis, often suffering frightening delusional beliefs and hallucinations, were more likely to turn to violence than those enduring later psychotic episodes smh.com.au 19/3/07
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Lighting a dark prison: Scientists are seeking to unlock the causes of schizophrenia by focusing on it as a developmental disorder. smh.com.au 12/10/06
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Sugar linked with mental problems: Teens who drank the most sugary soft drinks also had more mental health problems such as hyperactivity and distress. smh.com.au 5/10/06
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Alternative therapies don't work: Massage and other natural therapies are being recommended to children suffering depression with scant proof that they actually work. smh.com.au 1/10/06
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Art for mental health's sake: Creative arts are helping young people to sculpt new lives. smh.com.au 30/9/06
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When play turns into pain: Addicted gamers are flocking to a detox clinic that helps them regain control of their lives. smh.com.au 12/8/06
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Teenage sleep: Understanding and helping the sleep of 12 - 20 year olds: New (free) ebook: psychological/ psychiatric problems and sleep, night fears, wet dreams, scary dreams, sleep deprivation, snoring, needing too much sleep, sleep drunkenness, sleep walking, feelings of restless legs, being paralysed, midnight binge eating, hallucinations, the meaning of dreams ... vu.edu.au 7/8/06
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All this talk about fat is unhealthy: Anorexia affects about 1 per cent of young women and kills more people than any other psychiatric illness... Negative talk around fat children is especially dangerous, as disordered eating and food obsession develops in childhood, when social rejection is tied to appearance... smh.com.au 10/8/06
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Child mental health problems 'rising': Almost 1 in 7 teenagers and children have mental health problems ... disadvantaged children are set to become a new generation of mentally ill adults... smh.com.au 10/9/06
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headspace: Australia's new National Youth Mental Health Foundation will change the way that mental health services are delivered to young people across Australia with an emphasis on youth-friendly environments and improved accessibility. www.headspace.org.au 18/7/06
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Coming in from the cold to a haven from demons: With the help of a new service - ROAM communities -people with high mental health needs make the difficult transition from the streets to rental accommodation. smh.com.au 27/5/06
