Mental Heath
Depression and Anxiety
Being mentally healthy is about being able to work and/or study to your full potential, cope with day-to-day life stresses, be involved in your community, and live your life in a free and satisfying way. A person who has good mental health has good emotional and social wellbeing and the capacity to cope with change and challenges.
Mental ill-health is anything from a mental health difficulty to a diagnosed mental illness. Almost half of the Australian population will experience some form of mental ill-health at some point in their life. When mental ill-health starts to impact your everyday life for more than a few weeks it’s a good time to get some support.
*Information sourced from headspace
Resources
The Facts
What is Mental Health?
Anxiety
Depression
Headspace Factsheets
What is Mental Health?
Anxiety
Depression
Eating Disorders
Bullying
Grief
Mental Health Information and factsheets
Signs and symptoms of depression
Signs and symptoms of Anxiety and stress
Small Steps: strategies to support Anxious studetns in the classroom
Relaxation skills
Helping children think it through
Healthy thinking and self talk
Problem solving skills
Gradual exposure to fears
Rewarding brave behaviour
Anxiety Disorders
A/Prof Michael Baigent, Clinical Advisor to beyondblue talks about men and anxiety.
Understanding depression and Anxiety
Depression and anxiety is one of the most common mental health problems for young Australians. About one in every four people aged 12 to 25 will experience depression. Anxiety is distressing, and it can stop you achieving your full potential, but it can be treated.
What is Headspace
Have you ever wondered what the first steps are? Or what a centre might look like?
Youth Reference Group member Sean walks us through the Bondi Junction centre and what happens in the intake process.
Parents – How to have the conversation
Parents share their experiences and give advice on how to have the conversation with your child if you think they may have anxiety or depression.