Wellbeing News

Parents or guardians: Is your child experiencing symptoms of anxiety or depression during the COVID-19 crisis?

Researchers at Swinburne University of Technology have developed a mental health program to help youth aged 13– 18 years experiencing pandemicrelated anxiety and depression.

This support involves: • Six sessions of online counselling through video conferencing. • Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) skills to manage anxiety and depression. • Access to a website that contains self-help materials which supplements therapy. • Optional parental involvement and feedback with the youth’s permission.

MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT FOR YOUTH AFFECTED BY COVID-19

The therapy is delivered by intern psychologists at the Swinburne Psychology Clinic.

To be eligible to participate, young people need to be: • Experiencing mental health symptoms related to the pandemic (e.g., fear of illness, worries about family getting sick, avoidance of COVID-19 reminders). • Experiencing mental health symptoms that started during the pandemic (e.g., general worries, hopelessness about the future, sadness, withdrawal, social anxiety, difficulties sleeping at night). • Residing and living in Victoria.

Referrals and enquires can be made by contacting the Swinburne Psychology Clinic on the details listed below.

Telephone: 03 9214 5528 Email: psychprojects@swin.edu.au

*There will be no fees for this program if you are referred during the months of July and August 2020.