Media releases & news

 

 

headspace can provide media with access to expert comment on issues related to youth mental health as well as background information, statistics and images. We have a range of spokespeople available for comment, including headspace clinicians, psychologists, youth workers as well as young people who have their own personal mental health stories to share.

Availability for comment

headspace welcomes the opportunity to talk with media to provide insight on the issues youth face and help remove the stigma around mental health and asking for help. We’re able to comment on:

  • Youth mental health generally
  • Drug and alcohol use
  • Mental health stigma and prevention
  • Early intervention
  • Bullying, cyber bullying
  • Depression and anxiety
  • Body image and eating disorders
  • Youth suicide
  • Relationship break ups
  • LGBTI issues
  • Exam stress
  • Indigenous social and emotional well being
  • Homelessness

For more information, call the headspace national media team on 0413 025 385 or send an email to media@headspace.org.au. 

Reporting guidelines

Any story about mental health and young people should include details for headspace and the following guideline:

People aged 12-25 seeking help for a mental health problem should contact headspace at headspace.org.au

Details of other organisations, such as LifeLine and Kids' Helpline, should also be included, depending on the nature and content of the story.

More information about reporting on suicide can be found on Mindframe.

          

family members are concerned about their young person’s mental health, but not always confident...

headspace’s new National Family Mental Health Survey reveals 8 in 10 family members are concerned about their young person’s mental health.

headspace says young people must be at the centre of social media ban conversation

headspace CEO Jason Trethowan statement on the role of social media in young people's lives.

media statement: 2026 Census

headspace CEO Jason Trethowan statement on the 2026 Census.

headspace welcomes health ministers’ prioritisation of youth mental health

We welcome news that youth mental health has been called out as a priority at today’s Health Ministers’ Meeting.

calls to back headspace model in global response to youth mental health challenge

A new paper published today has recognised headspace as a leader in the global response to the growing challenge of mental ill-health among young people.

young people find happiness in physical activity, family, and friends

New survey findings released ahead of The Push-Up Challenge launching on 5 June.

budget backs in headspace early career workforce

Funding in the 2025 Federal Budget will put more allied health graduates and student clinicians into headspaces centres around Australia.

statement on headspace Israel

It is important to make clear that headspace National Youth Mental Health Foundation has only ever operated in Australia.