Can you believe it's already March? Looking back, it's amazing how much has been done when it feels like we just started the year. This month, we're excited to launch an overhaul of the the therapeutic tool reviews available on ReachOut Pro - where we've broadened the scope to include non-CBT tools that can be used by any professional working with young people. Find out more below.

As a learning and development network, we regularly engage expert professionals to speak or write useful content to share with you, such as the recent article 'To e-treat, or not to treat?'. However, just as important are the opinions, experience and advice of practitioners on the ground who are working directly with young people - who have direct practice knowledge of what works and doesn't work with young people. Whether you're a psychologist, youth worker, social worker or other health professional, we encourage you to share your perspectives via the comments boxes included below articles and reviews.

Young people + professionals review online programs

To help health professionals work with young people on their mental health, we've asked members of the ReachOut Pro network to review online tools and programs that can be used in your practice. 

The reviews provide personal impressions and advice from young people, and practical tips and guidance for when and how to use these tools in your practice.

Share your experience or advice by leaving comments on the review pages, or express your interest in reviewing tools for the site now.

Check out the tools available on ReachOut Pro, and see what young people think!

Mental health information + resources for young people

One of the key barriers to help-seeking is a lack of knowledge about mental health and mental health disorders. For many, even understanding the mental health system or where to get appropriate support is a mystery.

ReachOut.com provides a comprehensive online resource for young people to browse fact sheets, stories from other young people, and online discussions about mental health. These help build their mental health literacy and their confidence to be proactive about their mental health.

Learn more about mental health disorders and browse resources for young people + professionals

Stay connected with new resources for young people by 'liking' the ReachOut Pro Facebook Page

Awakening young minds - Young Minds Conference 2012

ReachOut Pro & Inspire are proud to be supporting partners in the Young Minds Conference in Sydney this June. A summit of 50+ leading thinkers from Australia and around the world, it will address many of the key issues young people face in mental health and livelihood.

Speakers include experts in parenting, psychology, neuroscience & social science, including Pat McGorry and Ian Hickie.  Assoc. Prof. Jane Burns, CEO of the Young and Well CRC, will be a panelist on the question "Is there a crisis in youth mental health today?"

Young people receive a 50% discount on registration - call +61 2 8719 5118 to receive the discount.

Visit the conference website

Share information about ReachOut.com + professional development resources with your colleagues

ReachOut.com youth ambassadors regularly visit schools, conferences and workshops to share insights from their mental health journeys, and the benefits they get from online mental health services such as ReachOut.com. To find out more about inviting a ReachOut.com youth ambassador to your event, email the ReachOut Crew

For more information about professional development opportunities or ways to raise awareness of ReachOut Pro resources, contact the ReachOut Pro Coordinator or forward this newsletter to your colleagues.

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