A new mental health advice and support website is one of many steps taken by the NSW Government recently to help enable student wellbeing.
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Students, parents and teachers across the states public and private schools will now have access to the free website which has been dubbed a mental health hub.
Minister for Education Sarah Mitchell said it is a important mental health support for students is varied and accessible for everyone.
"We know students do their own research before they reach out for help, so we need to make sure information is accessible and designed for our school communities," Ms Mitchell said.
Minister for Mental Health Bronnie Taylor said the Mental Health Hub has practical resources, from tips on how to start a conversation with someone doing it tough to finding ways to improve their own mental fitness.
The website has also had input from mental health advocacy groups, including ReachOut, headspace, Kids Helpline and Beyond Blue.
The Mental Health Hub: https://education.nsw.gov.au/student-wellbeing/counselling-and-psychology-services.
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