These new videos aim to help young people find mental health support, encouraging them to seek mental health services or to reach out to safe and trusted people.
The series has been developed in partnership between QFCC and the Queensland Mental Health Commission, and co-designed with young people.
If this content raises any issues or concerns for you, remember you can contact Lifeline anytime on 13 11 14 or get support online.
Together with QMHC, we will be regularly sharing youth mental health content on our social media channels should you wish to share these posts on your own channels. Our channels include:
QFCC
- Facebook: @keepkidssafeqld
- Instagram: @keepkidssafeqld
- LinkedIn: @Queensland Family and Child Commission
QMHC
- Facebook @qldmentalhealthcommission
- Instagram: @qld_mhc
- Twitter: @Qld_MHC
- LinkedIn: @Queensland Mental Health Commission
Target Audiences
- Young people aged 12-to-17
- Parents and carers
- Teachers
- Service providers
Key Messages
- ‘Let’s have this convo, together’ – encourage help-seeking behaviour for young people
- There are confidential youth mental health services available for children and young people to access.
- Reduce stigma in accessing mental health support by encouraging young people to access mental health support services.
- Encouraging peer to peer support in accessing mental health support.
- Young people can access mental health services without parental consent.
- Mental health services will not share information unless they are worried someone is at risk of serious harm.
Post 1: Will
Everyone needs help juggling life at some point. Your mental health is important, and there are confidential services you can access anytime you want to have a chat. These services can help you whenever you need it — no judgement.
Visit www.qfcc.qld.gov.au/mentalhealth to find support that suits you.
Post 2: Sunny
Sometimes people find it hard to admit they’re going through a rough patch. If you notice your friend acting differently or not feeling their best, it can help to have a chat together. There are confidential services you can recommend – or they can even support you to reach out to your friend.
Visit www.qfcc.qld.gov.au/mentalhealth for more information.
Post 3: Parker
There are many confidential mental health services that can help when you’re struggling. You can reach out to services on your own, and they will keep your privacy. The only time they may share information is if they are worried you or others are at risk of serious harm.
Visit www.qfcc.qld.gov.au/mentalhealth to find support that suits you.
Post 4: Will
We all need to take steps every day to look after our mental health and wellbeing. And it’s always okay to reach out if you need help navigating the ups and downs of life.
Visit qfcc.qld.gov.au/mentalhealth for more info about the free youth mental health support services available.
Post 5: Sunny
Sometimes we notice when a friend isn’t acting like themselves. It can be hard for people to admit they’re going through a rough patch, but together, you can help your friend get the support they need.
Visit www.qfcc.qld.gov.au/mentalhealth to find confidential mental health services.
Post 6: Parker
There are free, confidential youth mental health support services you can access by yourself whenever you want to have a chat, or find out more information. No judgement, no expectations — just support. These services won’t share your information without your consent unless they are concerned you or someone else is at risk of serious harm.
Visit qfcc.qld.gov.au/mentalhealth to find out more.
Messaging about mental health can be sensitive and nuanced, particularly around the concept of parental consent. Feel free to reach out to the QMHC team for support and advice. You might also like to review Mindframe’s Our words matter: Guidelines for language use for guidance to safely communicate about mental health and wellbeing, suicide, and alcohol and other drugs.
For any questions or additional information, contact:
QMHC Communications and Engagement team, media@qmhc.qld.gov.au
QFCC Youth Participation team, yac@qfcc.qld.gov.au
This work has been developed following Recommendation 8 of the Child Death Review Board Annual Report 2020-2021