PATS (Paying Attention to Self) - Southern Region of Melbourne

Lantern - Shining Light on Mental Health

Contact

Heather Geerts - Corporate & Community Services Manager

Email: HGeerts@lantern.org.au

Telephone: 03 9093 5977

Mobile: 0408 313 020

Web: www.lantern.org.au

Fax: 03 9093 5988

Address

17 Taylor Street, Moorabbin

VIC 3189

Program Description

PATS is a group peer support program for young people (12-18 years of age) who have a parent who has a mental illness. PATS is an early intervention program aiming to prevent the development of mental health difficulties in young people who have been identified as being at increased risk. It involves an eight week group program and also social activities and opportunities to develop leadership skills. The group program is facilitated by a health professional and a peer leader. It covers such topics as education about mental illness, coping strategies, feelings about mental illness and coping with stigma.

Evaluation Information

The program will be evaluated with a pre and post questionnaire based on the questionnaire developed by the Centre for Adolescent Health.

Evidence

The program was developed by Centre for Adolescent Health and Royal Children's Hospital that completed an extensive study regarding the outcomes of the program.

Any other information

The group is being run in Cheltenham and we may be able to assist with transport.

Content updated Aug 10, 2010

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