In this episode Jess shares her story about anxiety and depression and what her recovery journey has looked like over time. 

This episode includes discussion of topics of anxiety and depression. Discussion of these topics may bring up strong emotions, thoughts or memories for some listeners. If this is the case for you, you may want to have someone listen with you, or talk afterwards with a family member, friend, support person or your GP. See recommended support services below.

If you need support, reach out to one of the services below.

eheadspace: https://headspace.org.au/online-and-phone-support/
Life Line: 13 11 14
Kids Help Line: 1800 55 1800
Head to health: https://www.headtohealth.gov.au/
Mental Health Line: 1800 011 511
Parents and carers support line: 1300 1300 52
Family Connect and Support: https://www.familyconnectsupport.dcj.nsw.gov.au/

In this episode Reece shares about experiencing anxiety and depression and accessing support with the help of his Mum, Michelle. 

This episode shares some of Reece’s recovery journey and his experience with mental health, and includes discussion of topics of depression, anxiety and suicide ideation. Discussion of these topics may bring up strong emotions, thoughts or memories for some listeners. If this is the case for you, you may want to have someone listen with you, or talk afterwards with a family member, friend, support person or your GP. 

If you need support, reach out to one of the services below.

eheadspace: https://headspace.org.au/online-and-phone-support/
Life Line: 13 11 14
Kids Help Line: 1800 55 1800
Head to health: https://www.headtohealth.gov.au/
Mental Health Line: 1800 011 511
Parents and carers support line: 1300 1300 52
Family Connect and Support: https://www.familyconnectsupport.dcj.nsw.gov.au/

In this episode Jake shares their story of coming out as transgender and going through a gender transition with the support of their Mum, Helen.

This episode shares some of Jake’s recovery journey and their experience with mental health, and includes discussion of topics of gender dysphoria and transition. Discussion of these topics may bring up strong emotions, thoughts or memories for some listeners. If this is the case for you, you may want to have someone listen with you, or talk afterwards with a family member, friend, support person or your GP. 

If you need support, reach out to one of the services below.

eheadspace: https://headspace.org.au/online-and-phone-support/
Life Line: 13 11 14
Kids Help Line: 1800 55 1800
Head to health: https://www.headtohealth.gov.au/
Mental Health Line: 1800 011 511
Parents and carers support line: 1300 1300 52
Family Connect and Support: https://www.familyconnectsupport.dcj.nsw.gov.au/

Tahlia and her mother Kel share how they have navigated Tahlia's mental health journey together. You'll hear how they've built connection over the years and gain insights to help any carer supporting a young person through a tough time. 

This episode includes discussion of topics of bullying, self-harm and depression. Discussion of these topics may bring up strong emotions, thoughts or memories for some listeners. If this is the case for you, you may want to have someone listen with you, or talk afterwards with a family member, friend, support person or your GP. 

If you need support, reach out to one of the services below.

eheadspace: https://headspace.org.au/online-and-phone-support/
Life Line: 13 11 14
Kids Help Line: 1800 55 1800
Head to health: https://www.headtohealth.gov.au/
Mental Health Line: 1800 011 511
Parents and carers support line: 1300 1300 52
Family Connect and Support: https://www.familyconnectsupport.dcj.nsw.gov.au/

Ayden was someone who had always felt cheerful and positive, until unexpectedly experiencing depression and anxiety. Here's his story about when things changed for him and what his journey of recovery looked like. 

This episode includes discussion of topics of depression, anxiety and suicide ideation. Discussion of these topics may bring up strong emotions, thoughts or memories for some listeners. If this is the case for you, you may want to have someone listen  with you, or talk afterwards with a family member, friend, support person or your GP. 

If you need support, reach out to one of the services below.

eheadspace: https://headspace.org.au/online-and-phone-support/
Life Line: 13 11 14
Kids Help Line: 1800 55 1800
Head to health: https://www.headtohealth.gov.au/
Mental Health Line: 1800 011 511
Parents and carers support line: 1300 1300 52
Family Connect and Support: https://www.familyconnectsupport.dcj.nsw.gov.au/

This is Gabi's story about struggling with body image, eating disorder and the way it impacted her life as a high school student. Today, she is confident, body positive and passionate about helping other young people. We're going to explore the journey from where she was, to where she is today. At the end of the chat we'll hear from Pat and Rani, two headspace clinicians about their reflections on the story. 

This episode includes discussion of topics of body image and eating disorders. Discussion of these topics may bring up strong emotions, thoughts or memories for some listeners. If this is the case for you, you may want to have someone listen with you, or talk afterwards with a family member, friend, support person or your GP. See recommended support services below.

If you need support, reach out to one of the services below.

eheadspace: https://headspace.org.au/online-and-phone-support/
Life Line: 13 11 14
Kids Help Line: 1800 55 1800
Head to health: https://www.headtohealth.gov.au/
Mental Health Line: 1800 011 511
Parents and carers support line: 1300 1300 52
Family Connect and Support: https://www.familyconnectsupport.dcj.nsw.gov.au/

You're about to hear Dragan's story. It's the kind of story that shows us the real and complex challenges some young people in our community have to face just to survive. It's also the kind of story that demonstrates the incredible resilience of young people, and the changes that can happen when an appropriate mix of support is put in place. 

This episode includes discussion of topics of domestic violence, substance use and homelessness. Discussion of these topics may bring up strong emotions, thoughts or memories for some listeners. If this is the case for you, you may want to have someone listen with you, or talk afterwards with a family member, friend, support person or your GP. 

If you need support, reach out to one of the services below.

eheadspace: https://headspace.org.au/online-and-phone-support/
Life Line: 13 11 14
Kids Help Line: 1800 55 1800
Head to health: https://www.headtohealth.gov.au/
Mental Health Line: 1800 011 511
Parents and carers support line: 1300 1300 52
Family Connect and Support: https://www.familyconnectsupport.dcj.nsw.gov.au/

Welcome to the final episode of our first series of the ‘We made it to here’ podcast. 

We started this series of episodes drawing on a panel conversation we hosted early in 2021 — which was full of advice that remains incredibly relevant — and yet, at that time we really had no idea about the twists and turns the year was still going to take including such a long period of lockdown and remote learning for our young people. What did that extended lockdown reveal to us about youth mental health and resilience? What might it teach us as we look towards whatever the future holds?

We pulled together another fantastic panel to explore these questions, and get the lowdown from people with firsthand experience walking young people through the toughest times.  

PANELISTS: 
Patrick Sharples, a clinical lead at headspace who has done a significant amount of work in the area of alcohol and other drugs, Gordon Lau AKA Gordo, an award winning GP who works at headspace Gosford one day a week, and Erin Manu, the head teacher for welfare at Gorokan High School. 

The show is primarily intended to be educational and empowering. However, as is always important with mental health conversations, if you need to pause at any point and reach out for extra support please do. You can call the NSW Mental Health Line 24 hours a day on 1800 011 511.

‘We Made it to Here’ is part of the Disaster Resilience Program, funded by the Hunter New England, and Central Coast Primary Health Network. It has been produced and delivered collaboratively by Lead by Story and headspace Gosford and Lake Haven. 

For a whole range of resources we’ve created and collated, including videos for young people, and those supporting them you can head to leadbystory.com.au/youth-resources

Fletcher Pilon and his parents Mic and Jilly share about how their family has built communication and connection through the absolute highs and lows, including the tragic loss of their youngest family member Banjo. 

Kel and Tahlia Gould share how they have navigated Tahlia's mental health journey together, as a sole parent and young person. 

Both of these stories present powerful learnings for anyone wanting to build greater communication with Young People in their household. 

The show is primarily intended to be educational and empowering. However, as is always important with mental health conversations, if you need to pause at any point and reach out for extra support please do. You can call the NSW Mental Health Line 24 hours a day on 1800 011 511.

‘We Made it to Here’ is part of the Disaster Resilience Program, funded by the Hunter New England, and Central Coast Primary Health Network. It has been produced and delivered collaboratively by Lead by Story and headspace Gosford and Lake Haven. 

For a whole range of resources we’ve created and collated, including videos for young people, and those supporting them you can head to leadbystory.com.au/youth-resources

The last couple years have been tough for all of us — but often there are unique challenges different groups and individuals face that we can overlook if we’re not aware of them. This episode explores what some of those unique challenges have been for Aboriginal young people and families in our community over the last couple years. 

 I got around the table with two good friends of mine, Rob Waters and Kirstin Booker, who both work in Aboriginal education and support young people in schools across the Coast. We had a chat about education, mental health, recovery and the importance of First Nations perspectives in all of these conversations. 

The show is primarily intended to be educational and empowering. However, as is always important with mental health conversations, if you need to pause at any point and reach out for extra support please do. You can call the NSW Mental Health Line 24 hours a day on 1800 011 511.

‘We Made it to Here’ is part of the Disaster Resilience Program, funded by the Hunter New England, and Central Coast Primary Health Network. It has been produced and delivered collaboratively by Lead by Story and headspace Gosford and Lake Haven. 

For a whole range of resources we’ve created and collated, including videos for young people, and those supporting them you can head to leadbystory.com.au/youth-resources