Mental health promotion
Report
Wellbeing at work: apprenticeships and mental health
Despite the importance of apprenticeships, almost half of young people who commence an apprenticeship will not finish it. This report examines how the mental health and wellbeing of apprentices can be better supported.
Report
Parenting programs that support children's mental health through family separation
Evidence-based programs for separating families can provide practitioners in diverse sectors with information about 'what works'. This paper identifies the common elements of evidence-based parenting programs that support children's (aged 0-12 years) mental health through parental separation to inform the decisions practitioners make in their practice.
Position paper
Supporting young parents: addressing perinatal and youth mental health needs
Parenthood can be both a rewarding and challenging experience for new and expecting parents. During this time of transition, experiences of mental ill-health are common. This paper argues that stronger collaborative care and referral pathways are needed across perinatal and youth mental health systems to better support young parents.
Strategy
The national children’s mental health and wellbeing strategy
This strategy document uses four focus areas to outline the requirements for an effective system of care for children, and seeks to create a new, shared understanding of the roles of families, communities, services, and educators in promoting and supporting child mental health and wellbeing.
Report
Mental health deep dive: effective and promising practice in mental health promotion with young people
This report provides findings from a review of literature on mental health promotion and prevention programs for young people who experience socioeconomic disadvantage.