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Saint Ignatius College Geelong
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Article by From the Student Wellbeing Team, Olivia, Sarah, Leanne, and Michael
One in seven young Australians aged 4–17 faces mental health challenges such as anxiety, depression, and stress. Schools play a crucial role in offering early support to prevent these issues from escalating. Batyr is a leading organisation in prevention and stigma reduction, using stories of lived experiences to normalise mental health discussions and encourage students to seek help.
On the 7th and 8th of August, Batyr delivered tailored presentations to our Year 9–12 students. The key themes were -
Year 9: Focused on creating a supportive environment for mental health discussions.
Year 10: Emphasised the importance of peer support and "looking out for your mates."
Year 11: Provided coping strategies for managing stress and anxiety.
Year 12: Addressed balancing life and academics, and developing advocacy skills for the future.
One example of the stories shared during the presentations was about a person who felt trapped in the cycle of anxiety and depression, exacerbated by experiences of bullying. They spoke about their decision to seek help. In doing so, they became equipped and motivated to live a more meaningful and fulfilling life. This individual’s goal is now to share their journey with mental health and encourage others to do so.
Students received this program very positively and formal evaluations are currently being collated. We extend our sincere thanks to Batyr for their continued support. For more information on Batyr, visit https://www.batyr.com.au/our-s...
From the Student Wellbeing Team, Olivia, Sarah, Leanne, and Michael
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Our News // 19 August 2024
Article by From the Student Wellbeing Team, Olivia, Sarah, Leanne, and Michael
One in seven young Australians aged 4–17 faces mental health challenges such as anxiety, depression, and stress. Schools play a crucial role in offering early support to prevent these issues from escalating. Batyr is a leading organisation in prevention and stigma reduction, using stories of lived experiences to normalise mental health discussions and encourage students to seek help.
On the 7th and 8th of August, Batyr delivered tailored presentations to our Year 9–12 students. The key themes were -
Year 9: Focused on creating a supportive environment for mental health discussions.
Year 10: Emphasised the importance of peer support and "looking out for your mates."
Year 11: Provided coping strategies for managing stress and anxiety.
Year 12: Addressed balancing life and academics, and developing advocacy skills for the future.
One example of the stories shared during the presentations was about a person who felt trapped in the cycle of anxiety and depression, exacerbated by experiences of bullying. They spoke about their decision to seek help. In doing so, they became equipped and motivated to live a more meaningful and fulfilling life. This individual’s goal is now to share their journey with mental health and encourage others to do so.
Students received this program very positively and formal evaluations are currently being collated. We extend our sincere thanks to Batyr for their continued support. For more information on Batyr, visit https://www.batyr.com.au/our-s...
From the Student Wellbeing Team, Olivia, Sarah, Leanne, and Michael
