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SPECIAL REPORT: Building Resilience Post Pandemic

Unfortunately, the mental health of young people has been significantly impacted by the pandemic. As many families settle back into pre-COVID routines, there seems to be a pervasive sense of optimism about what lies ahead. Unfortunately children and teens are not immune to what is now being termed the “psychological pandemic”. Young people are at risk of not achieving the primary demands of developmental tasks such as procuring independence, identity formation, as well as obtaining and maintaining peer relationships. What kids need most in the current environment is support, understanding, empathy and encouragement from caring adults. They live up or down to the expectations we set for them. If there is a panacea to the adversity caused by the pandemic, then it is the building of resilience. Resilience is the capacity to face, overcome, be strengthened and transformed by adversity. Never before, have parents needed the skills, the knowledge and the strategies to build resilience in their children as much as they do now. There are 7 integral and interrelated components that make up being resilient that can help young people thrive and develop healthy coping strategies. This Special Report explores the “7 C’s of Resilience” and includes suggested strategies on how adult carers can best facilitate them. We hope you take a moment to reflect on the information offered, and as always, we welcome your feedback. If this raises any concerns for you, a loved one or the wellbeing of your child, please seek medical or professional help. Click on the link to access the special report https://edenhope.vic.schooltv.me/wellbeing_news/special-report-building-resilience-post-pandemic

 

Students and parents/guardians may be interested in headspace’s online group chats for young people and for adults supporting young people. Hosted by mental health clinicians and vocational specialists, these chats cover a range of topics and are a great way to find resources and have your questions answered.

 

Upcoming group chats include:

 

  • JULY 28 : supporting someone with ADHD in a neurotypical world (for adults supporting young people)
  • JULY 31: exploring your cultural identity
  • AUGUST 7: getting parents on board when you need service supports
  • AUGUST 16: you don’t understand my ADHD
  • AUGUST 25: teen parties, drinking & other drugs (for adults supporting young people)
  • SEPT 4:  the perfectionism predicament
  • SEPT 20: ‘but we can still be friends’...feeling rejected
  • SEPT 22: influencing food, fitness & feelings… language matters (for adults supporting young people)

 

You can find more information or to join an upcoming chat click on the link below

https://headspace.org.au/.../join.../chats-by-professionals/