Student Services: Wellbeing
Teen Mental health Matters - Parents & Carers Webinar
Hosted by the Black Dog Institute& Northcote High School
Who is this for?
Parents, carers, and guardians of teenagers.
What is it?
Parents and carers play a pivotal role in recognising the wellbeing of their teen, yet many struggle to understand how they can support their young person with their mental health. Co-designed with parents and delivered by a clinical psychologist facilitator, our parent presentation is an opportunity for high-school parents and carers to learn more about adolescent mental health and how to best support and connect with their young person during tough times.
Dr Sarah Barker has been a Clinical Psychologist for almost 20 years and at Black Dog Institute for over a decade. She contributes to the development of evidence-based educational programs and e-health products, notably the award-winning Youth In Distress: Managing Suicidality and Self-Harm program. Sarah’s passion for evidence-informed mental health change makes her a sought-after speaker and she facilitates numerous presentations and workshops to schools, organisations, caregivers, and health professionals across Australia each year. Since 2022, Sarah has moderated Black Dog Institute’s Expert Insights webinar and podcast series, which offers expert mental health knowledge and insights from professionals, researchers, and people with lived/living experience of mental health concerns.
When:
Monday 30 June, 6.45pm
Duration: 60 minutes (including Q&A)
What will parents learn?
- Understanding mental health in adolescence, including insights from the Future Proofing Study
- What is mental health and when to be concerned
- Key strategies to support adolescents
- Having the conversation – what to say and how to create a supportive environment
- Getting help – health professionals, online and digital support for parents and adolescents
- Promoting healthy habits – including building connections, sleep, and screen use
Links:
- Please book your free tickets here:
https://compasstix.com/event/b5009b03-5236-4a3d-8d8d-bfb3b47854d9
- Join on the night by clicking:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84605076745?pwd=x9ioWTgr7wx3a35bMx7hwa6rR8VnJb.1