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Promoting healthy relationships

A new teaching resource aims to educate young people about many of the topical issues they want addressed, but often feel too uncomfortable to ask.
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At breaking point?

With one in three school leaders generating a red flag when it comes to their mental health, Associate Professor of Educational Leadership, Philip Riley, from the Institute for Positive Psychology and Education at Australian Catholic University, discusses how principals can identify if they fall into the high-risk category.
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Active modalities to support mental health

Combining cognitive behavioural therapy with physical activities and exercises, the MAT Life Skills Program aims to engage students and create a space where they can learn about self-awareness, self-management, social-awareness and respectful relationships.
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Teaching professional development.

New Mental Health in Schools program

A new initiative will provide secondary students throughout Victoria with access to mental health professionals such as counsellors, youth workers and psychologists at school.
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Managing students’ mental health

As Year 12 students begin preparations for their final school exams, stress levels can be high, but as relationship service provider Interrelate explains, there are a variety of techniques teachers can use to help assist with the mental health of their students.
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