Youth mental health /edited by Justin Healey.
Youth mental health /edited by Justin Healey.
- Thirroul, N.S.W. The Spinney Press, (c)2017.
- 1 online resource.
- Issues in society ; Volume 424 .
Includes bibliographies and index.
Chapter 1 -- Prevalence of mental health problems; What is mental health?; Mental health; Mental health of Australians; How are young Australians coping?; Mental health of children and adolescents; Action urgently needed to stem youth mental illness; Survey results: majority of tertiary students are stressed or depressed; Five year mental health youth report; Chapter 2 -- Improving young people's mental health ; Pre-teen and teenage mental health; Tips for a healthy headspace; Starting a conversation about youth mental health; Do's and don'ts of discussing mental health issues What can parents do about their teenagers' mental health?Helping someone who has a mood disorder -- for family and friends; Teenage mental health assessment; Mental health treatments and therapies for teenagers; Looking the other way: young people and self-harm; Understanding self-harm and suicidal behaviours; Suicide rates for young Australians highest in 10 years; Raising the bar for youth suicide prevention; Preventing suicide by young people; Youth suicide -- the warning signs; Exploring issues -- worksheets and activities; Fast facts; Glossary; Web links; Index
Adolescence and young adulthood is a significant transition period in a person's life. Young people may experience challenges including a range of mental and behavioural disorders, anxiety-related conditions, depression, substance use, self-harm and suicidal behaviours. What is good mental health, and how can young people be encouraged to seek help if they are struggling? Explores the prevalence of youth mental health problems; offers general advice on maintaining mental health. Also includes: worksheets and activities, fast facts, glossary, web links, index.
9781925339499
Adulthood--Mental health.
Anxiety in adolescence.
Young adults--Suicidal behavior.
Australian
Electronic Books.
BF724 / .Y688 2017
Includes bibliographies and index.
Chapter 1 -- Prevalence of mental health problems; What is mental health?; Mental health; Mental health of Australians; How are young Australians coping?; Mental health of children and adolescents; Action urgently needed to stem youth mental illness; Survey results: majority of tertiary students are stressed or depressed; Five year mental health youth report; Chapter 2 -- Improving young people's mental health ; Pre-teen and teenage mental health; Tips for a healthy headspace; Starting a conversation about youth mental health; Do's and don'ts of discussing mental health issues What can parents do about their teenagers' mental health?Helping someone who has a mood disorder -- for family and friends; Teenage mental health assessment; Mental health treatments and therapies for teenagers; Looking the other way: young people and self-harm; Understanding self-harm and suicidal behaviours; Suicide rates for young Australians highest in 10 years; Raising the bar for youth suicide prevention; Preventing suicide by young people; Youth suicide -- the warning signs; Exploring issues -- worksheets and activities; Fast facts; Glossary; Web links; Index
Adolescence and young adulthood is a significant transition period in a person's life. Young people may experience challenges including a range of mental and behavioural disorders, anxiety-related conditions, depression, substance use, self-harm and suicidal behaviours. What is good mental health, and how can young people be encouraged to seek help if they are struggling? Explores the prevalence of youth mental health problems; offers general advice on maintaining mental health. Also includes: worksheets and activities, fast facts, glossary, web links, index.
9781925339499
Adulthood--Mental health.
Anxiety in adolescence.
Young adults--Suicidal behavior.
Australian
Electronic Books.
BF724 / .Y688 2017