Mental Health and Wellbeing

Dr Michael Carr-Gregg

For Year 7 families, families new to Kildare, and for those who have not yet familiarised themselves with the resource, I would like to introduce you to Kildare SchoolTV.

Kildare SchoolTV is an Australian online resource that provides current, evidence based information about issues impacting young people today.  Whilst undoubtedly there is a great deal of information available online, this can often be confusing and overwhelming for parents.  SchoolTV addresses this by providing credible and sound information in an easily accessible format with realistic and practical strategies for families.

Since we launched SchoolTV at Kildare in 2018 there have been 4685 visits to the Kildare SchoolTV site! The most frequently accessed topics have been:

• Internet addiction
• Positive parenting
• Exam jitters
• Surviving Year 12
• Diet and nutrition

New topics are published regularly within the different focus areas of:

• Mental health
• Cyber safety
• School survival
• Healthy body &
• Positive parenting

Comprehensive videos from leading specialists and organisations are available as well as fact sheets, recommended books, apps, and websites.

We hope you take time to familiarise yourself with SchoolTV and we always welcome your feedback. If you have any concerns about your child please don't hesitate to contact your Academic Care and Wellbeing Coordinator.

Kylie Campbell | Psychologist