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Getting ready to see a GP: Tips for 18-24 year olds
How to book, what to bring, what the GP might ask, and what a Mental Health treatment Plan is - all explained for young adults
Getting ready to see a GP: Tips for 13-17 year olds
How to book, what to bring, what the GP might ask, and what a Mental Health treatment Plan is - all explained for teens.
Getting help for depression and anxiety: A guide for 18-24 year olds
What anxiety and depression feel like, when to get help, and what treatment options are available - written for young adults
Understanding anxiety and depression: A guide to getting support for 13-17 year olds
This guide is written for teens (13-17 years old). It talks about what anxiety and depression feel like, when to get help, and what treatment options are available.
Noticing the signs: Supporting young people’s mental health
A guide to treatment options including antidepressants, psychological therapies, and how to find the right support for your young person
Preparing to visit the GP with your young person: Tips for Parents and Carers
The Black Dog Institute has created this guide to give parents and carers tips on what to expect at a GP appointment, what questions to ask and how to help your young person feel prepared and supported.
A Guide for Parents and Carers: Understanding treatment for depression and/or anxiety
Learn how to recognise when a young person may be struggling with their mental health, what signs to look out for, and where to get help
Minding your mental wellbeing: A guide for when you feel out of balance or overwhelmed
This decision aid is a guide to help you talk with your health professional when you feel overwhelmed and need support. It outlines: - where extra support is available - how to find support that works for you - what matters to you - how to create an action plan
Conversations with young people about mental health and treatment options: A toolkit for youth support professionals
An evidence-based toolkit for youth support professionals working with young people (aged 13-24). It includes practical guidance on how to recognise mental health concerns, have supportive conversations and discuss treatment options.
