Victorian Child and Adolescent Mental Health Promotion Officers, Farnan C
Melbourne, Vic
Report
Department Health and Aged Care
This manual on the social and emotional wellbeing of marginalised youth has been developed for professionals working with young people. The manual aims to reduce the risk of suicide among young marginalised people, such as those of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent, refugees, or same sex attracted youths. The manual and associated training have been developed based on a holistic public health model, which addresses a range of social, emotional and environmental health factors.
Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet abstract
This manual would be a useful resource for professionals who work with young people from identified groups at high risk of suicide. This manual provides information on the social and emotional wellbeing of young people from marginalised groups and such information may help professionals in promoting the mental health and wellbeing of these young people.
Mental and Sexual Health Promotion
Programs and Health Promotion
Prevention and Population Health
Wellbeing, Integrated Care and Ageing
Department of Health
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Melbourne VIC 3000
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