Cornerstone Youth Services in Launceston, Tasmania | Mental health service

Cornerstone Youth Services

Locality: Launceston, Tasmania

Phone: 63353100

Address: 15 Wellington Street 7250 Launceston, TAS, Australia

Website: http://www.cornerstoneyouthservices.com.au

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25.01.2022 Sexuality and gender identity arent always visible, so creating a culture where everyone feels safe is important to the mental health of young people in the LGBTIQA+ community. Be an ally. Be visible. Fly that rainbow flag. #IDAHOBIT

24.01.2022 Headspace Launceston plays a crucial role in supporting the mental health of young northern Tasmanians. I took the opportunity earlier this week to deliver a s...peech in Parliament on the critical and essential work provided by headspace centres not only in Launceston but nationally. The demand for services is higher than ever and I am continuing to advocate for the needs of our local headspace. I am pleased to announce that this week, the Federal Government has funded an additional $1.567 million to headspace Launceston to undertake major refurbishments which will include additional consulting rooms, family rooms and group rooms to allow the staff at headspace to meet increasing demand.

23.01.2022 Your 220 push-ups today are for the 2.20 million Australians that have been affected by intimate partner violence. Intimate partner violence contributes to more... illness, disability and deaths than any other risk factor for women aged 1844 years. Research indicates that among Australian women who face a high degree of intimate partner violence, almost 90% will experience mental ill health during their lifetime. If you need assistance for intimate partner violence, you can call 1800RESPECT. See more

22.01.2022 Todays Coach of the Day is Connor Glass form the Hawthorn Football Club. Connor shares his tip on how he looks after his mental health. If you would like to d...onate to headspace Launceston please click on the link and select headspace Launceston. Thank you https://www.thepushupchallenge.com.au/ See more

21.01.2022 And just like that, The Push-Up Challenge 2020 is done. Congratulations and a big thank you to everyone who completed the event; over 130,000 legends to be exa...ct! Whether you were in a team or solo, tackled them on your toes, or knocked them out on your knees, you did it! Thank you to everyone who helped us #pushforbetter mental health in Australia. Without you, we would not have been able to achieve the amazing results we did. Together we raised over $4.8m for headspace and completed over 100 million push-ups! Incredible.

21.01.2022 Todays target is 124 push-ups. Under the Better Access Scheme, Australians who are experiencing mental ill health and are entitled to Medicare can receive reba...tes for up to 10 sessions with a mental health professional. There are many different mental health professionals available, and your GP can assist you in finding the right fit. The different types of mental health professional attract different rebates. In 2019, the Medicare rebate for a session with a clinical psychologist was up to $124.50. See more

21.01.2022 Of the 3,046 push-ups you or your team are completing this year, 2,320 of them represent men who lost their life to suicide in Australia in 2018. Thats over 75...% of the total. Women experience mental health issues at higher rates than men, but men are less likely to seek help for them. Some spaces within our communities exist especially to support the mental health of the men in our lives, like the Mens Shed. Mens Sheds provide open workspaces where men can socialise, work, or help out their communities. If you or a male you know needs to talk to someone about mental health, Mensline is a national service for men providing referrals, counselling and support. Call 1300 78 99 78 (24 hours a day). See more

21.01.2022 In 2018-2019, 17.1% of Australians received a prescription for a mental health medication. The vast majority of these (~80%) were for anti-depressants, which we...re used by around 3 million Australians. So what is an anti-depressant medication? The most common anti-depressants work by increasing the availability of neurotransmitters, which affect how our nerves communicate with each other in our brains and all over our bodies. Neurotransmitters affect many parts of our lives, from our mental health, to our guts, to how we feel pain. So, even though these medications are technically called anti-depressants, they have been used for a wide range of health conditions. See more

21.01.2022 Push Up Challenge Time for Headspace!

19.01.2022 Thanks to Rebekah Illingworth from Recklink - Northern Tas for dropping of some Sport & Rec equipment for our clients to keep active under their new Sport Share Connect program.

19.01.2022 Team Cornerstone/headspace are ready to start the challenge. If you would to cheer our team on and donate some money, our team is fundraising for our own headspace Launceston.

18.01.2022 Were stoked to have been invited to be Headspace Launcestons coach of the day for the www.thepushupchallenge.com.au/ #pushforbetter. Today we have 201 pushups to do and Hayden from Healthy Tasmania is going to run through a few tips for us.

17.01.2022 A recent study in South Australia demonstrated that restricting the use of mobile phones for one hour before bedtime increased sleep duration by an average of 2...1 minutes per night amongst adolescents. This adds up to an extra 147 minutes of sleep over a week. Australian adolescents are not getting enough sleep on school nights, averaging 6.5-7.5 hours instead of the recommended 8-9. Survey results indicate that up to 66% of adolescents are experiencing symptoms of sleep disturbance, and rates of insomnia are very high in this age group. Not enough sleep can dull our positive emotions and make it more difficult to regulate our negative emotions. Poor sleep in adolescence can convey a higher risk of developing depression later in life. As well as putting down the electronics, some other suggestions to improve sleep include getting exercise during the day, drinking caffeine before lunch only, getting some sunlight every day, making sure the sleeping environment is dark and cool, having a set bedtime and getting up the same time every day.

17.01.2022 Worried about someone? Here are some helpful tips. National Mental Health Helpline - 1300 643 287 #MentalHealth #MHFA #NationalHelpline

16.01.2022 Headspace Push Up Challenge - Dan and Marie (Plus Jackie!)

16.01.2022 The effects of mental ill health are especially felt by our First Nations people. In our country suicide rates remain disproportionately high for Aboriginal and... Torres Strait Islander people. In 2018, suicide was the leading cause of death for both Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and non-Indigenous children, accounting for more than a quarter (26.5%) of all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander child deaths. In 2018, there were 169 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders who died by suicide. See more

13.01.2022 #DylanMoore from Hawthorn Football Club shares his tips on how he keeps a healthy mind. if you would like to make a donation please go to https://www.thepushupchallenge.com.au/ and nominate headspace Launceston

13.01.2022 Its hard to quantify the total economic cost of mental ill health, which includes everything from appointments, hospital beds and medications, to more abstract... costs, like lost productivity, diminished wellbeing, and decreased life expectancy. A draft report released in October 2019 by the Productivity Commission estimated that the total cost of mental ill health in Australia was approximately 180 billion dollars per year. See more

13.01.2022 COMPETITION Pets, especially dogs and cats, can reduce stress, anxiety, and depression, ease loneliness, encourage exercise and playfulness, and even improve yo...ur cardiovascular health. Pets also provide valuable companionship. We want you to share a picture of your pet to be in the winning for a prize valued at $100

12.01.2022 At any one moment, approximately 20.1% of Australians are living with mental ill health. Thats 1/5. Almost half of us (45%) will experience mental ill health a...t some point in our lives. However, less than half of the people who suffer with mental ill health will receive professional care. A significant barrier to seeking help for mental ill health is stigma. Research has shown that stigmatising beliefs about mental ill health still exist in Australia. These beliefs lead to discrimination against people suffering with mental ill health, which discourages people from seeking help when they need it. Improving our knowledge about mental ill health (just like you are doing today!) is recognised as an important step towards decreasing stigma and supporting people to get assistance. See more

12.01.2022 headspace Devonport and Launceston announce exciting changes In December 2019 it was announced that Cornerstone Youth Services would be expanding the existing headspace services in the North-west. This was the start of some exciting developments for the headspace centres operating in Launceston and Devonport, as with expansion comes growth, change and new opportunities. The change to a full headspace centre in Devonport with a satellite service in Burnie means there will soo...n be a need for additional staff in both these centres. Additionally, some internal changes to the headspace Launceston operation will also result in the employment of additional staff. headspace will be advertising for these roles in the coming weeks, with anticipated start dates for successful applicants around the middle of the year. For further information or to submit an Expression of Interest, please contact: [email protected] See more

12.01.2022 Around 1.80 million Australians over the age of 15 feel they have insufficient social support, and one in four of us are feeling lonely three or more times per ...week. The impact of loneliness and social isolation can stretch beyond the short term and lead to increased risks of developing mental and physical ill health. Loneliness doesnt necessarily go away if we are surrounded by people. In fact, young Australians report the highest rates of loneliness, despite often being in contact with large numbers of people every day at school, university, or work. For improving feelings of loneliness, quality is more important than quantity. Some experts suggest volunteering or joining a local club to create opportunities for building meaningful relationships. And who says all relationships need to be with humans? Companion animals can provide emotional support and owning a pet has been linked to greater social contact with other people too. See more

10.01.2022 Yesterday we held our second annual Walk for Suicide Prevention to raise awareness of this important issue. Thanks to everyone who joined us to walk in support and to our guest speakers, Laura from Cornerstone, Rod from Lifeline and Rick from Relationships Australia.

09.01.2022 This year our Finance and Business Support Manager Lynnette Kerrison and our Human Resources Manager David Garden will be participating, if you would like to donate go to https://www.ceosleepout.org.au/fun/cornerstoneyouthservices

08.01.2022 This morning we participated in the #pushforbetter push-up challenge to help raise money for Headspace Launceston! Chris and Jack shared the Coach of the Day r...ole for this morning to show our support for everyone going through challenges at the moment and for Chris to share some advice around reaching out for help to support mental and physical health. Thanks Alison and the team at Headspace for the invitation to be part of it. More push-ups to come throughout the day! if you would like to make a donation please go to https://www.thepushupchallenge.com.au/ and nominate Headspace Launceston! #justlikejack #getthemostoutoflife #pushforbetter #headspacelaunceston

08.01.2022 Research indicates that around 60% of Australians are experiencing regular disturbance in their sleep. In fact, 14.8% of Australians are living with sleep disruption symptoms severe enough to be classified as chronic insomnia. However, only half of those people (7.5%) identified themselves as having insomnia. This suggests that many people would benefit from an increased focus on their sleep health. There is a close relationship between how well we sleep and our mental health. This relationship goes both ways- poor sleep is associated with a higher risk of developing mental ill health, and many mental health conditions can lead to poorer sleep. We can all learn to practice better sleep behaviours to improve our sleep quality and duration. Sleep hygiene, mindfulness, and relaxation techniques have all been shown to have benefits.

03.01.2022 Our clubs womens team was nominated to take part in a push up challenge for the month of May supporting Headspace Launceston Our club loves supporting organisations like Headspace Launceston who do a fantastic job in Mental Health Awareness in a our community!

03.01.2022 Todays coach of the day for the push up challenge is the CEO of Cornerstone Youth Services, David OSign. Thank you

03.01.2022 Todays Coach of the day for the push up challenge is Andy Beeston from YAC West Tamar. When you are feeling sad, lonely, vulnerable reach out - great advice Andy

02.01.2022 This set of 120 push-ups represents the 1200 hours an average Australian young person spends on social media per year. Thats over 3 hours per day. The relation...ship between social media and mental health has generated a lot of concern. While there is some evidence that too much social media can increase stress, its not all bad news. In a UK study, young people who were online for at least 120 minutes per day felt more connected and supported by their peers. For people experiencing mental ill health, numerous peer-to-peer support communities have formed online that can increase connectedness, allow for sharing of stories, and promote a sense of belonging. Additionally, more mental health services are becoming available online. See more

02.01.2022 Today is my turn to be Coach of the Day for the push up challenge. A big thank you to all the coaches who have said yes to my request and posted their videos. T...hank you for your donations, maybe you might give up your bottle of coke, cup of coffee and donate $5 today to headspace Launceston. My apologies for the bloopers Todays challenge is 124.

02.01.2022 An estimated 15.5%, of young LGBTIQA+ Australians have made a non-fatal suicide attempt at some point in their lives. Among trans people, that number rises to a...lmost 50%. By this measure, the LGBTIQA+ population is the most over-represented group in the country. The driving factors behind these devastating rates of mental ill-health amongst LGBTIQA+ Australians are not well studied. However, we do know that LGBTIQA+ people continue to face high rates of discrimination and stigma from a young age. About 60% of LGBTIQA+ young people report experiencing verbal homophobic abuse, and about 80% of this abuse occurs at school. Living with discrimination and stigma has a substantial impact on levels of psychological distress and can make it harder to seek help when its needed.

02.01.2022 Todays 157 push-ups represent the 15.7% of Australian women who have anxiety-related mental health issues. Anxiety-related conditions are the most common menta...l health difficulty in Australia, and females experience these conditions at one and half times the rate of males. They are even more common amongst young Australian women with nearly a quarter of females aged 15-24 having this experience. One type of treatment that can help with anxiety is cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). Cognitive behavioural therapy aims to identify, challenge, and ultimately change unhelpful patterns of thinking and behaviour. It teaches positive coping strategies and problem-solving skills and can help people become active participants in their own treatment. See more

01.01.2022 Well today is the last day of the challenge.

01.01.2022 The Push-Up Challenge 2020 is supporting headspace. headspace provides no- or low-cost mental health services to young Australians aged 12-25. They can also hel...p young people with their physical and sexual health, provide information and support around alcohol and drugs, and give assistance with work or study. Around 75% of mental ill health presents before the age of 25, and suicide is the leading cause of death in the 15-44 age group, so the mental health of young Australians is of huge national importance. In 2018-2019, headspace provided support to over 130,000 young Australians. See more