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NIP it in the bud resources
We've created four sets of assets to help you and your school's community learn and promote NIP it in the bud! the early intervention framework. Our aim is to promote and encourage help-seeking behaviour in young people.
Each set of assets is dedicated to an area in a young person's life that may have associated stress that is impacting on them. We've also got a general NIP it in the bud poster and newsletter banner image you can use.
How you can bring NIP it in the bud to your community:
- Select a theme
- Print posters and display around the school
- Send the educator factsheets to teachers and wellbeing staff and/or print some copies off to put in the staff room
- Chat about it in your staff meetings
- Send out the factsheets for families through your school's newsletter or app
- Post about it on your school's social media channels
- After a month or two- make the switch to the next theme
The order we recommend:
- identity (to focus on the individual)
- relationships (how we interact with others and its impact)
- social media (a daily part of our lives)
- future (with the end of the school year, it's a time of transition and change),
However, you know what's going on in your school's community best so feel free to use them in any order that makes sense for you.
Download the assets below:
General NIP it in the bud
Identity
Secondary school is a time for self-discovery, learning and change. Figuring out who you are can be an exciting time. It can also sometimes be stressful and feel overwhelming. For some young people feeling different may be isolating and bring up emotions of sadness, stress, or shame. Young people don't need to go through these experiences alone, it can help to talk to someone about how they're feeling and NIP it in the bud.
Suggested caption for use with the identity resources:
Understanding and learning about your identity, what makes you you, can be an exciting experience for young people. For some young people though it may raise feelings of loneliness, stress, sadness or shame. The NIP it in the bud framework from headspace can help you support young people who may be experiencing distress due to feeling different because of their identity. The NIP framework helps you to Notice changes in mood and behaviour, Inquire sensitively and competently and Provide information to help your young person access the right support. Using this approach, you can help your young person to nip potential problems in the bud before they grow into something bigger. Learn more at headspace.org.au/nipitinthebud
Relationships
Relationships are an important part of our lives. They come in many forms and can help support us when times are tough. There are many different types of relationships, and they can all have an impact on young people's mental health. Sometimes they bring us joy and sometimes they can be tough. Relationship challenges can sometimes feel overwhelming. It's important that young people who are navigating relationship challenges know they don't have to wait to ask for help.
Suggested caption for use with the relationships resources:
Relationships are an important part of our lives. The come in many forms. Some young people may find things difficult when they are trying to build relationships with different groups. They may have to navigate relationships with classmates and friends, family members and romantic partners. At times they may experience relationship challenges which can impact their mental health. headspace's NIP it in the bud framework can help you support your young person who may be experiencing relationship challenges. The NIP framework helps you to Notice changes in mood and behaviour, Inquire sensitively and competently and Provide information to help young person access the right support. Using this approach, you can help your young person nip potential problems in the bud before they grow into something bigger. Learn more at headspace.org.au/nipitinthebud
Social Media
Social media has become an integral part of the daily lives of many young people, it's great for connection but it may also have an impact a young person's mental health.
Suggested caption for use with the social media resources:
Social media can help young people connect to others and share. It can also impact their mental health and wellbeing. It may leave your young person feeling down or unable to switch off. The NIP it in the bud framework from headspace can help you support young people who may be experiencing challenges associated with social media use early. The NIP framework helps you to Notice changes in mood and behaviour, Inquire sensitively and competently and Provide information to help young people access the right support. Using this approach, you can help young people to nip challenges associated with social media in the bud before they grow into something bigger. Learn more at headspace.org.au/nipitinthebud
The future
The future can be both exciting and daunting. As young people look to the future, they may be feeling uncertain, both for themselves personally and globally.
Suggested caption for use with the future resources:
The future can be exciting. It can also bring feelings of uncertainty. This can be challenging and stressful for your young person. They don’t have to experience this alone. The NIP it in the bud framework from headspace can help you support young people who may be having a tough time when making decisions about their future. The NIP framework helps you to Notice changes in mood and behaviour, Inquire sensitively and competently and Provide information to help young person access the right support. Using this approach, you can help your young person nip potential challenges associated with uncertainty about the future in the bud before they grow into something bigger. Learn more at headspace.org.au/nipitinthebud
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