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Responding to children who express suicidal thoughts or behaviours
Suicide prevention in primary school children is a growing topic of concern for practitioners. In June, KidsMatter facilitated a webinar on this topic, and one expert panellist was Maria Ruberto, a consultant psychologist of Salutegenics Psychology. Please click onto the link for further information. https://www.kidsmatter.edu.au/health-and-community/enewsletter/responding-children-who-express-suicidal-thoughts-or-behaviours
Suicide prevention in primary school children is a growing topic of concern for practitioners. In June, KidsMatter facilitated a webinar on this topic, and one expert panellist was Maria Ruberto, a consultant psychologist of Salutegenics Psychology. Please click onto the link for further information. https://www.kidsmatter.edu.au/health-and-community/enewsletter/responding-children-who-express-suicidal-thoughts-or-behaviours
Mental health first aid is the help provided to a person developing a mental health problem or in a mental health crisis, until appropriate professional treatment is received or until the crisis resolves (Kitchener & Jorm, 2002). Mental health first aid strategies are taught in training programs developed by Mental Health First Aid TM (MHFA) Australia, a national non-profit health promotion charity focused on training and research. Please click onto the link for further information. www.mhfa.com.au
Smiling Mind is modern meditation for young people.
It is a unique web and
App-based program, designed to help bring balance to young lives. It is a not-for-profit initiative based on a process that provides a sense of calm, clarity and contentment. Check out Smiling Mind's free online programs at www.smilingmind.com.au
beyondblue, the national depression and anxiety initiative, provides information on depression and anxiety disorders, available treatments and details about where to get help in your area. You can visit www.beyondblue.org.au or call the info line on
1300 22 4636.
Youthbeyondblue provides information on depression and anxiety, other issues young people face, and how to help a friend. Check out the free resources at www.youthbeyondblue.com
At The Resilience Project, we believe that resilience is the ability to manage difficulties and bounce back from adversity, using such experiences as learning opportunities. Resilient people, when challenged or distressed, know they can find a way to make things turn out for the best.
Positive Health Activates Wellbeing!