The results of the national survey into youth mental health are nothing short of alarming.
As reported recently in The Courier Mail (10/8/15), mental health issues are on the rise.
In your role as a GO, I’m sure you know this to be true, and all too well.
Like most educators, we found the findings of the national survey quite confronting with…
- 1 in 10 teens self-harming
- 1 in 7 experiencing a mental disorder in the last 12 months
- 1 in 5 girls aged 16 – 17 meeting the criteria for a major depressive disorder
It seems the problem is only going to get worse so SCHOOLS NEED NEW WAYS to support kids and their families.
This will assist…
At last, here’s a done for you resource which both helps teens and their families cope with modern societal pressures…
AND shows your school is committed to addressing today’s tough challenges.
The all-new Teen Talk is a breakthrough “plug in and go” online information resource that tackles the tough issues facing today’s teens… delivered to your school 4 times every month.
It can be used in any way you see fit, as many times as you like, including but not limited to…
- Your school foyer – supplied in high quality reprintable format for coffee table display
- Your school newsletter – for republishing in whole or part in your school’s newsletter
- Your school website
- Dean of Students and Guidance Officer’s resources
- Year Level Co-ordinators’ resources
- Teachers resources for parent meetings
- For P&C meetings and more!
What you get:
Teen Talk gives you a NEW WAY to better connect your school to your community – and foster an inclusive culture that promotes learning for all students.
Topics covered include universal issues such as…
- Online gaming/video games
- What apps parents need to be aware of
- Cyber bullying
- Use and misuse of social media
- Underage drinking
- Teenage sex
- Smoking
- Drugs
- Pornography/sexting
- Plus many more
Also covered are emergent and topical issues which will be emailed to you as they arise.
Written in plain English, free of education jargon so it’s easy for parents to digest, Teen Talk is a great way to bring your school and community closer together.