Supporting youth mental health in general practice
About the podcast
In this episode, a GP and Medical Educator Dr Kate Annear sits down with clinical psychologist, and accomplished leader in youth mental health A/Prof Aliza Werner-Seidler from the Black Dog Institute to discuss one of the most pressing challenges in general practice today: youth mental health.
This episode explores practical and meaningful strategies GPs can use to build trust and rapport with young people - supporting their autonomy while respecting the vital role of families and carers. It also provides guidance on conducting thorough psychosocial assessments and explores the role of lifestyle and social interventions, as well as psychological therapies such as digital mental health tools, in managing mild to moderate depression and anxiety in young people.
Links:
- ClearlyMe (CBT for adolescent depression) https://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/clearlyme/
- Mellow (Repetitive negative thinking app for teenagers) https://www.mello.org.au/
- Sleep Ninja (CBT-Insomnia for adolescent sleep problems) https://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/sleep-ninja/
- ReachOut (also includes tab for free, online support via PeerChat) https://au.reachout.com/
- Headspace support https://headspace.org.au/online-and-phone-support/connect-with-us/
- QUDTP Antidepressants in young people program: https://medcast.com.au/qhub/antidepressants-in-young-people
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