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School-Link |
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SchoolLink
is a joint initiative of the NSW
Health and
the Department
of Education and Training
to improve the mental health
of young people. The initial focus of the program is on the
early identification and collaborative treatment of depression and
related disorders in adolescents. SchoolLink is one of a number of
initiatives of the Centre for Mental Health, NSW Health under National
Mental Health Reform Incentive Funding.
School-Link has three main areas of focus:
Assisting in strengthening
formal and informal links at local and area level between TAFE, all
schools and school counsellors, youth services and local Child
and Adolescent Mental Health
services.
Training programs for mental health workers and school
counsellors to enhance skills in the recognition, intervention
planning, treatment and support of depression and related disorders
in adolescence.
Supporting the implementation of school based programs for early intervention in depression such as ACE or increasing mental health skills in schools eg Mind Matters. For further information contact the School Link Coordinator , Northern Sydney Health on 9887 5380 |
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CAMHS Author
John Boitano Phone 9887 5742 |
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