headspace Dubbo to promote its services at sporting events

The organisation tells of  one in seven men aged 16 to 24 years experiencing anxiety or depression each year, but only 13 per cent of them seeking help.

Suicide is the leading cause of death for young men in Australia, reports headspace National Youth Mental Health Foundation. 

It has launched a new campaign called headcoach, with headspace Dubbo eager to play its part.

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Amy Mines, headspace Dubbo’s youth and community engagement coordinator, said the campaign aimed to create awareness among young men of the need to “train your brain and not just your body”.

“The team is in the process of reaching out to local sporting groups who may be interested in having headspace at a game or to come along and address the team players to let them know about the headspace services and why it is just as important to train your mind as well as your physical self,” she said.

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“We would encourage those who we haven’t spoken to yet to give us a call as there is no limit to the number of sporting groups we can support throughout this campaign.”  

Ms Mines acknowledged that it could be difficult for young men to seek help because of “traditional gender stereotypes and a reluctance to let anyone know they are struggling”.

“There can be a stigma attached to seeking support for mental health so we want to show young men what headspace Dubbo offers and that’s really everything from mental health support to general health to financial advice and tenancy support all under one roof,” she said.

For information about headspace Dubbo services call 5852 1900, drop into the centre at 23 Church Street or visit its Facebook page.

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