❓ Hon Alison Xamon asks about community education campaigns for young people's mental health, following a recommendation from the Commissioner for Children and Young People. The Mental Health Commission confirms existing and planned initiatives, including Music Feedback, Aussie Optimism, ARAFMI WA, beyondblue, Act-Belong-Commit, and collaborations with KidsMatter and MindMatters.
AnsweredQoN 5048Legislative Council
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I refer to recommendation 44 of the Commissioner for Children and Young People’s Report on the
Inquiry into the Mental Health and Wellbeing of Children and Young People
from April this year, which calls for a community education campaign about mental health issues for children and young people, and I ask -
(1) Will the Mental Health Commission be running any such education campaign so as to reduce the stigma surrounding mental health for young people and children?
(2) If yes to (1), what will this campaign involve?
(3) If no to (1), why not?
Inquiry into the Mental Health and Wellbeing of Children and Young People
from April this year, which calls for a community education campaign about mental health issues for children and young people, and I ask -
(1) Will the Mental Health Commission be running any such education campaign so as to reduce the stigma surrounding mental health for young people and children?
(2) If yes to (1), what will this campaign involve?
(3) If no to (1), why not?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
19 March 2012
Responded by
Minister for Mental Health
Response time
111 days
As at 21 February 2012:
(1) Yes
(2) The Mental Health Commission (MHC) is continuing to fund and expand Music Feedback, a multimedia anti-stigma campaign which encourages young people to talk about mental health and seek help. This award winning campaign promotes behaviour change and social inclusion through social media, song competitions, youth events and skill development. The campaign has successfully engaged popular musicians, young consumers, young carers, schools, regional communities and Aboriginal groups. Key partners delivering Music Feedback as at 21 February 2012 include Ruah Community Services, Department of Communities - Youth, headspace and the West Australian Music Industry Association.
The MHC provides funding to a number of non government organisations for activities focusing on mental wellbeing, promoting illness prevention and reducing stigma. Initiatives relevant to children and young people include:
· Aussie Optimism Program school mental health promotion program. Over 1,200 teachers and practitioners from 240 schools and private organisations have received training and over 13,000 students have participated in the programs in WA.
· ARAFMI WA school education program which delivers the nationally accredited initiative Changing Minds. These talks dispel the myths and misconceptions around mental illness and promote mental health. The program is presented by people with experiences of mental illness.
·
beyondblue
mental health promotion, research and support services such as Youthbeyondblue.
· The state-wide Act-Belong-Commit campaign which promotes the benefits of improving mental health and participating in healthy activities.
In addition, the MHC has allocated funding for community research to guide the development of strategies to effectively target mental ill health, stigma and discrimination. The tender process is currently being finalised.
Further, the MHC continues to liaise with KidsMatter and MindMatters to support the Western Australian roll-out of the national initiatives. These initiatives aim to strengthen the mental health and wellbeing of school aged children and young people, reduce mental health problems, and achieve greater support for students experiencing mental health difficulties and their families.
(3) Not applicable.
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(1) Yes
(2) The Mental Health Commission (MHC) is continuing to fund and expand Music Feedback, a multimedia anti-stigma campaign which encourages young people to talk about mental health and seek help. This award winning campaign promotes behaviour change and social inclusion through social media, song competitions, youth events and skill development. The campaign has successfully engaged popular musicians, young consumers, young carers, schools, regional communities and Aboriginal groups. Key partners delivering Music Feedback as at 21 February 2012 include Ruah Community Services, Department of Communities - Youth, headspace and the West Australian Music Industry Association.
The MHC provides funding to a number of non government organisations for activities focusing on mental wellbeing, promoting illness prevention and reducing stigma. Initiatives relevant to children and young people include:
· Aussie Optimism Program school mental health promotion program. Over 1,200 teachers and practitioners from 240 schools and private organisations have received training and over 13,000 students have participated in the programs in WA.
· ARAFMI WA school education program which delivers the nationally accredited initiative Changing Minds. These talks dispel the myths and misconceptions around mental illness and promote mental health. The program is presented by people with experiences of mental illness.
·
beyondblue
mental health promotion, research and support services such as Youthbeyondblue.
· The state-wide Act-Belong-Commit campaign which promotes the benefits of improving mental health and participating in healthy activities.
In addition, the MHC has allocated funding for community research to guide the development of strategies to effectively target mental ill health, stigma and discrimination. The tender process is currently being finalised.
Further, the MHC continues to liaise with KidsMatter and MindMatters to support the Western Australian roll-out of the national initiatives. These initiatives aim to strengthen the mental health and wellbeing of school aged children and young people, reduce mental health problems, and achieve greater support for students experiencing mental health difficulties and their families.
(3) Not applicable.
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