By their side

Information and resources for family members supporting the mental health of young people

Family members can play an integral part of a young person’s circle of care. If you’re supporting a young person going through a tough time with their mental health, headspace is also here to help support you through these challenges and transitions. Explore our resources below to get started.

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Hear other people's stories

Browse the below videos to hear from members of the headspace Family and Friends Reference Group about their experiences and advice on supporting the mental health and wellbeing of young people.

 

Ann and Steph's story
Recognising the signs
If you're worried
Supporting young people's mental health
Life transitions

Useful information and resources

7 ways to support a young person’s healthy headspace

Just like physical fitness, mental fitness requires regular effort. This can be challenging to…

understanding adolescence – supporting a young person

Adolescence is a time when young people try out new things and build a sense of who they are in the…

an overview of mental health for family and friends

The journey from childhood to adulthood is full of physical, social, emotional and behavioural…

building a healthy relationship with your young person

Watching a child you care about grow into adulthood can be a rewarding experience. You get to see…

responding to family conflict

Conflict is a normal part of all relationships including those in your family and it’s something we…

self-care for family

While providing support to a young person experiencing mental health difficulties can be deeply…

how to start the conversation about mental health

A lot of things go unsaid between young people and their parents, especially when it comes to…

transition from primary to secondary school - supporting your young person

Transitions are moments in life which involve moving from one stage to another and dealing with the…
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Online chats led by peers

Wednesdays during school term, 6:30pm – 9:45pm AEST. If you are an adult supporting a young person, it can be helpful to chat with other adults about their experiences.
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Online & phone support

Creating a headspace account gives you access to a variety of useful tools and resources that you can use to better help your young person.
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