3.4 supporting psychological development and mental wellbein

• mental wellbeing is the psychological state os someone who is functioning at a satisfactory level of emotional and behavioural adjustment
• changes in life situation, poor physical health or increased stress and pressure can mean that mental wellbeing suffers, and we may need to seek support or cue to restore out mental wellbeing
• children and adolescents experience difficulties with their psychological development as they navigate life experiences, this may impact their mental wellbeing
• people with neurodivergent conditions do not have a mental health condition but they at more risk of suffering from poor mental health
• neurodivergent people may be at risk of developing poor mental wellbeing as a result of a lack of understanding and support from people that surround society
• professionals play a role in diagnosing and supporting people who experience maladaptive, atypical pr neurodivergent behaviour that is having an impact on the quality of their life
• psychiatrist

  • medical doctor
  • completed medical degree
  • can provide medical treatment
  • can prescribe medication
• psychologist

  • qualified mental health expert
  • can diagnose
  • treat clients with poor mental wellbeing
• headspace is a national youth mental health foundation that provides early intervention mental health services for 12-25 year olds
• reach out is the leading online mental health service in Australia that support young people