Speak Out Loud: Stories of Strength

“Speak Out Loud: Stories of Strength from the Southern Downs” is a community project sharing stories of strength and resilience as well as information about mental health and well-being that supports communities impacted by the 2019 and 2020 bushfires in southern Queensland, Australia. Tune in for conversations with local residents and health and community workers who generously share tips, strategies and resources to support your recovery journey.This podcast is hosted by Kathryn Walton. Season 1 was supported by Darling Downs and West Moreton PHN. Season 2 has been jointly funded under the Commonwealth and State Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (2018).

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Speak Out Loud: Stories of Strength

Youth Mental Health

June 26, 2021 • Community Collaboration

Trav Maguire is the manager at headspace Warwick which outreaches to Stanthorpe as well. headspace is the National Youth Mental Health Foundation providing early intervention mental health services to 12-25 year olds. headspace can help young people with mental health, physical health (including sexual health) alcohol and other drug services, and work and study support. headspace centres act as a one-stop-shop for young people.

Listen to the podcast conversation to hear Trav explain:

the work headspace has been doing in the Southern Downs Region
how young people have been impacted by recent disasters and events
ways that young people can nurture their mental health during and immediately after a crisis or disaster including the 7 Tips for a Healthy Headspace
issues that might show up for young people in the months and years after a disaster or crisis
whether stress shows up the same or differently for young people compared to other age groups
what young people can do to build up their inner strength and resilience so that they can better manage the unexpected difficulties in life and protect their mental health into the future
advice to support a young person with feelings of overwhelm
practical strategies to optimise mental health and manage stress
mental health warning signs to look out for
where to go for more information or support
how to access headspace’s free services

RESOURCES and LINKS
Download a handout which includes a summary of the episode with the Top 3 Takeaways or Tips and a full list of the services and resources we referred to.

headspace Warwick
Early intervention mental health services to 12-25 year olds including mental health, physical health (including sexual health) alcohol and other drug services, and work and study support
66 Albion Street, Warwick, Queensland 4370
E: headspace.warwick@rhealth.com.au
P: 07 -4661 1999 (Australia)

7 Tips for a Healthy Headspace

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headspace national online and phone support service staffed by experienced youth mental health professionals provides 12–25 year olds, and their family and friends, a safe, secure and anonymous place to talk to a professional whenever they need, wherever they are.

Beyond Blue
Mental health and well-being information and support

Contact Kathryn Walton from Kathryn Walton Consulting and Outdoors is my Therapy

Darling Downs and West Moreton PHN
Use the clickable map to find mental health services in the region

Speak Out Loud has been supported through funding from the Darling Downs and West Moreton PHN

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