Headspace provides mental health services, resources and support programs specifically targeting young Australians aged 12-25 and their families.
Identify TWO such services and explain how they address mental health issues in young Australians. (4 marks)
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Any TWO of the following
Headspace centres:
- These youth-friendly physical locations provide face-to-face counselling, psychological support and early intervention services, addressing mental health issues by offering accessible, age-appropriate treatment in non-clinical environments that reduce stigma and encourage help-seeking behaviour.
eheadspace online support:
- This digital platform offers web-based and phone counselling services, chat support and self-help resources, addressing mental health issues by providing immediate access to professional support regardless of location, particularly benefiting young people in rural areas or those hesitant to seek face-to-face help.
School support programs:
- Headspace delivers mental health education and early intervention programs directly in educational settings, addressing mental health issues by building awareness, reducing stigma and identifying at-risk students before problems escalate into more serious conditions.
Family and carer support:
- These programs provide education and resources for parents and carers about youth mental health, addressing mental health issues by creating supportive home environments and equipping families with skills to recognise warning signs and respond appropriately.
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Headspace centres
- These youth-friendly physical locations provide face-to-face counselling, psychological support and early intervention services, addressing mental health issues by offering accessible, age-appropriate treatment in non-clinical environments that reduce stigma and encourage help-seeking behaviour.
eheadspace online support
- This digital platform offers web-based and phone counselling services, chat support and self-help resources, addressing mental health issues by providing immediate access to professional support regardless of location, particularly benefiting young people in rural areas or those hesitant to seek face-to-face help.
School support programs
- Headspace delivers mental health education and early intervention programs directly in educational settings, addressing mental health issues by building awareness, reducing stigma and identifying at-risk students before problems escalate into more serious conditions.
Family and carer support
- These programs provide education and resources for parents and carers about youth mental health, addressing mental health issues by creating supportive home environments and equipping families with skills to recognise warning signs and respond appropriately.