School Based Youth Health Nurse

Supporting your young person during the holidays

Holidays can be a time of stress for some young people, taking them away from friends and school supports. For some, this can lead to feelings of isolation, loneliness, and stress. Luckily, Headspace has some great tips on supporting your young person during this time and some info to help recognise if they need some extra help and where to access it. 

6 tips to support your young person:

1. Encourage them to stay connected 
2. Encourage them to stay involved
3. Encourage physical activity
4. Encourage a regular routine
5. Encourage healthy eating habits
6. Encourage play!

Signs to look out for

If you notice any of the following changes that last for more than a couple of weeks, it might be an indication that your young person needs extra support.

Being irritable or angry towards loved one; feeling tense, restless, stressed, or worried; being persistently sad or crying for no apparent reason; not enjoying or wanting to do things they usually do; engaging in more risky behaviour; changes in sleeping or eating habits; expressing lots of negative or distorted thoughts about themselves and the world.