Australia Reports Success with “Headspace” Program, Sees Potential as Model
December 1st, 2009
Talking to youth about mental health issues and concerns has long been hailed as one of the most effective ways to prevent personal crises and break through the stigma surrounding psychotherapy and related fields. A program called “Headspace,” which has been operating throughout Australia with reportedly high levels of success, aims towards providing precisely this service. As the number of young adults enrolled in the program with little to no symptoms of mental health concerns rises, the country’s Health Minister has suggested that more widespread resource centers and programs created with the Headspace model of early intervention may be a sound investment.
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This spells far-sightedness on the part of regulatory bodies in Australia and is something that is worth being emulated by countries all over. It is very important that the majority populace that has no symptoms of a mental health condition are sensitized about the issue because it is they who hold the key to the general perception of such a problem.
hey, this sounds like a nice program that can be emulated in schools here.the catch-them-young technique can be utilized to make sure the citizens of tomorrow are well aware of mental health issues and it will lead to a reduction of stigma attached to such health issues.
It is very heartening to see that such a program is yielding positive results because getting the general populace to know about such disorders will go a long way in dispelling myths and bringing about awareness in this regard.
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