S4 EP7: it’s not all face masks and bubble baths – supporting a young person through a tough time

Do you support a young person? This is the episode for you! Throughout this podcast we’ll be exploring how to support a young person going through a tough time but also how to support yourself. Tune in to hear from Amia, our Family Peer Support worker, answer your questions. Caring for a loved one who is experiencing a hard time can impact on your health and wellbeing. Looking after yourself is important as it can leave you better placed to provide support to your young person. If you would like more information about support a young person we recommend the following online resources: ● headspace.org.au/explore-topics/supporting-a-young-person/overview-of-mental-health/ ● headspace.org.au/explore-topics/supporting-a-young-person/psychosis/ ● headspace.org.au/explore-topics/supporting-a-young-person/how-to-start-the-conversation-about-mental-health/ This episode is created by Claire (Community Engagement Officer, headspace Adelaide), Aiden (co-host), and Amira (guest). Script development by Ben (content developer) and Cat (content developer). Led by headspace Adelaide, in partnership with headspace Edinburgh North, headspace Marion, headspace Onkaparinga and Sonder. The podcast project is brought to you by our centre’s Youth Reference Groups and Youth Ambassadors. It is a headspace Adelaide Youth Reference Group initiative. Produced by Shane (Youth Services Community Engagement Team Leader, Sonder) and Claire (Community Engagement Officer, headspace Adelaide), recorded and edited by Rory at Podbooth Studios, Adelaide. Recorded on Kaurna Country. Acknowledgment of country voiced by Yanni (Aboriginal Peer Support Worker, headspace Adelaide). If you or someone you know is in need of crisis or suicide prevention support, please contact: - Lifeline on 13 11 14 (Australia) - Kids Helpline on 1800 55 1800 (Australia) Disclaimer: Views and opinions expressed in this podcast are from young people and staff involved at Sonder’s headspace centres, or are guests invited to be interviewed. Information provided should not be taken as clinical advice.