Mental Health

Question 1

Manage anxiety/low mood

Answer 1

Listen to the patient 
History 
Other contributing factors - sleep, poor diet, bullying, home life 
PROTECTIVE factors 
Non-pharmacological
- Headspace app/mindfullness, 
- Written safety plan 
Medications - start/room to increase dose
Supports:
- Peer groups 
- School counsellor
- Orygen/Headspace/Beyond Blue
- Mental Health Care Plan
- Focus on activities the young person enjoys
- Make sure they have a trusted adult in their lives 
- Raising Children's network 
- Triple P (online parenting program)