Collaborative Practice in Adolescent Mental Health
Half of all mental health issues start by 15 years of age*. To increase the range of possible early interventions and limit the risk of poor mental health in the long term, integrated and multidisciplinary services are needed.
Kick off the evening with some dinner and networking before exploring best approaches to working with young people who have mental health concerns. Using case examples, we’ll discuss a range of reliable Australian online resources available to health professionals and share some tips for supporting adolescents through times of stress.
Learning outcomes
- Identify risk factors and warning signs of psychological distress in adolescents
- Develop the skills to have effective conversations around mental health and wellbeing with young people
- Identify referral pathways
- Examine evidence-based approaches to empower young people to better manage their own mental health
*Black Dog Institute