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Headspace Barwon Educational Packages for Mental Health Awareness - June 2011

This educational program by Headspace Barwon aims to improve mental health literacy, increase awareness of early signs and symptoms, and strengthen linkages for better support and outcomes. The program covers topics such as mental illness, safe partying, alcohol and drugs, supporting friends, and managing stress and anxiety. Utilizing quizzes, discussions, animations, videos, and interactive activities, the program is designed to engage students in learning and promote open conversations about mental health. Key messages emphasize the importance of seeking help and supportive activities. With support from reputable organizations and resources, the program aims to reduce stigma and drive positive change in attitudes towards mental health.

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Headspace Barwon Educational Packages for Mental Health Awareness - June 2011

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  1. Headspace Barwon Educational packages June 2011

  2. Education Officer Role Docs & Teens Program • Health Access Program • Breaking Down the Barriers • Year 9 • 21/25 Geelong Secondary Schools

  3. Education Objectives Key Aim- Continual Service reform by • Improving mental health literacy • Increasing Awareness – early signs and symptoms • Strengthening linkages – home, school, service = Better support and better outcomes **Health literacy needs to work beside service delivery

  4. Education Packages • RuOK Mental Illness Unit (School based) • Safe Partying (with Barown Youth) • Alcohol and Other Drugs • So You Are worried About a Friend • Stress & Anxiety

  5. RuOK Day • School and Community education • 6 year teaching key message rotation • Just ask • Just look • Just listen • Just talk • Just seek • Just do • Supporting activities

  6. Advertising • Range of topics • Variable time – single and double period • Clear explanation of standard content • Meets Victorian Essential Learning Standards • Easy booking procedure • Single class or forum

  7. Delivery Method • Quizzes • Discussion • Animation • Graphics • Color • Music • Video Clips • Interactive Activities • Question time True

  8. Sources and linkages • Material sourced and supported by: beyondblue, Illawarra Division of General Practice, Eating Disorders Victoria, Australian Drug Foundation, Orygen Youth Health • Students supported with: • headspace Barwon contact cards, fact sheets, promotional material • Addresses for reputable websites • Contact and location details for services

  9. Key Overall Message Knowledge and understanding will drive change in attitudes and reduce stigma!

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