Headspace
ARE YOU AGED BETWEEN 12-25? KNOW SOMEONE WHO IS? TELL US: What's in your headspace? Who do you talk to if you are worried about your mental health? How would you get help for a friend if they need it? Who inspires you? Being a young Australian today is tough. And getting the right help if you need it or simply feeling comfortable enough to talk to someone if you are having problems might not seem easy. That's why headspace - the National Youth Mental Health Foundation - is launching our first national campaign this week to get young people to think about mental health and how to get help. headspace believes that the key to raising awareness and helping young people with mental health and drug and alcohol issues is to first engage young people through conversation. We also know how hard it is for young people to seek help if they have a problem... We want to have a conversation with young people about coping and help-seeking. It is important to get young people thinking about their mental health and how they look after their headspace. The take home messages in the headspace 'What's in your headspace?' campaign include: Don't delay getting help if you think something is wrong The internet is a good place to start for young people provided you know how to get to trustworthy sites such as headspace.org.au Hang in there with a friend if you think something is up, but don't take it all on yourself - help them get help There are places you can go to get help - including headspace centres (see website) If you are between 12 and 25 years of age headspace wants to hear from you. We want to know who you talk to, who inspires you, how would you get help and importantly, what's in your headspace? Help us to create a national coversation around youth mental health. Visit www.headspace.org.au to tell us what affects you and enter our competition. headspace is funded by the Australian Government under the Promoting Better Mental Health - Youth Mental Health Initiative.
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