Black Dog Institute - For Health Professionals

Young people’s experience of school plays a significant part in their overall wellbeing as they move through childhood and adolescence. For many young people, the first signs of mental illness will emerge while they are still completing their education. In September 2018 our Expert Insights panel explored how to support students’ mental health, working together with schools for better outcomes. Panel members: Jodie Wassner - Psychologist B. Sc. (Psych) (Hons). M.Psych (Child & Ed).M.A.P.S. Fellow of APS College of Educational and Developmental Psychologists Dr Josephine Anderson - Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, Clinical Director Black Dog Institute Dr Bridianne O’Dea - Research Fellow Youth Mental Health, Black Dog Institute Adry - Lived Experience Representative Facilitated by: Dr Vered Gordon, Black Dog Institute GP Consultant Recording and sound production: Nathan Bel Voiceover: Cameron Banks, Black Dog Institute