Mental Health & Wellbeing Isaac El Hassan | Community Development Coordinator
Acknowledgement of Country Before we begin we would like to acknowledge that this meeting takes place on Darug land. We would like to acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as Australia’s First People and Traditional Custodians. We value their cultures, identities, and continuing connection to country, waters, kin and community. We pay our respects to Elders past and present and are committed to making a positive contribution to the wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people, by providing services that are welcoming, safe, culturally appropriate and inclusive.
what we’ll cover today • Section 1: headspace Services • Section 2: Understanding Mental Health & Stress • Section 3: Activity • Section 4: Q+A Mental Health & Wellbeing 3
section 2 what is headspace?
headspace is the National Youth Mental Health Foundation providing early intervention mental health services to 12-25 year olds.
where are we located?
7 Penrith Mt Druitt 606 High St, 55 N Parade Mt Druitt NSW Penrith NSW 2770 2750 1800 477 626 1800 683 784 Katoomba 37 Waratah St, Katoomba NSW 1800 477 626 2780
how to get support • website • phone • walk into our service • eheadspace
what does headspace support?
Four Core support services • Mental Health • Physical Health • Work and Study support • Alcohol and other Drugs Mental Health & Wellbeing 10
headspace Early Psychosis Team • Continuing Care Team, Functional Recovery Team, Mobile Treatment and Assessment Team • Focus is on early intervention and supports young people experiencing a first episode of psychosis or at ultra-high risk of experiencing psychosis
why are we here?
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Section 2 mental health
what comes to mind when you think of Mental health? Presentation Title 18
what is mental health? “Mental health is a state of wellbeing in which the individual realises his\her\they own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to his\her\ they community.”
Where does community development come in? What is community development? "the process of working collaboratively with and through groups of people affiliated by geographic proximity, special interest, or similar situations to address issues affecting the well- being of those people“ (USDHHS, 2011) Why is community development needed in the community? Presentation Title 20
Examples of community development projects Cobham Juvenile Justice Schools Workshops & Presentations Penrith Men’s Walk & Talk Penrith Pride – LGBTQIA+ Group Good Vibes Music & Arts Festival Personal Development Workshops (eg, Mental Health First Aid)
How do we decide our plan of action? headspace has an overarching ‘no wrong door policy’ What about at a local level? Who do we target? And why?
What are the challenges and barriers associated? And how do we overcome them? Presentation Title 23
How can you create change? First, what does change look like to you? Where does change need to start? Is it with your peers, with adults, within the community? Think about what you have the ability to control. Small goals need to be set along the way of achieving a bigger goal.
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