(Acting) Assistant Principal's Report

Positive Mental Health Support

I would like to draw your attention to some free webinars that are being offered which address mental health and wellbeing.

Life can be challenging and confusing as a young person; balancing friendships and schoolwork, concerns about body image, keeping up with trends online and in person, just to name a few pressure points.

Therefore good mental fitness is important. 

It’s about training the brain to deal with daily stresses without feeling overwhelmed, upset, or worried.

Black Dog Institute is offering FREE community webinars which aim to increase understanding of mental health issues and influence people to get support – or help someone else who may need support.  

Mental Fitness - 11:00 a.m. (AEDT) Thurs, 10th November

Online - Webinar Registration - Zoom

Teaching young Australians resilience and mental fitness

The presentation:

In this free 30-minute interactive presentation, high school students will:

• learn the importance of mental fitness;
• be shown practical ways to build their mental strength, flexibility and endurance;
• take part in activities that can help improve overall wellbeing and resilience
   

Navigating Your Teen's Mental Health - 12:00 p.m. (AEDT) Tues, 15th November 

Online - Webinar Registration - Zoom

This 45-minute presentation is delivered by a trained presenter with a lived experience of mental-ill health with the aim to cover a tough topic in an engaging way.

Through illustrations, facts and participants will learn:

• common mental health conditions for young people like anxiety, depression and bipolar disorder;
• how to spot early warning signs in young people;
• when and where to seek help;
• how to support a young person you care about;
• how and when to have meaningful conversations.

Insight - 2:00 p.m. (AEDT) Thurs, 24th November 

Online - Webinar Registration - Zoom

One in four young Australians experience a mental illness and 65% of them do not seek professional support.

It can be tough for a young person going through a difficult time to understand what it will mean if they do voice their feelings or who to even speak with.

The presentation:

This 30-minute presentation delivered by a trained youth presenter with a lived experience of mental ill health, is designed to help young people overcome these feelings of uncertainty.

During the presentation, students will learn:

• about different mental health conditions;
• through stories of lived experience;
• where and how to seek help.