Information and resources
Mental ill-health can have a significant impact upon thinking processes, emotions, perceptions, motivation and confidence. This can often result in difficulties learning, problem solving and achieving academic and vocational goals.
Listed below are a number of resources that may help you recognise, communicate with and manage students who are experiencing mental health concerns.
Australian Disability Clearing House on Education and Training (ADCET)
The ADCET is a web based information source that provides information about teaching, learning and assessment strategies. There are a number of fact sheets, articles and links with helpful information and tips.
» View the ADCET fact sheets (opens in a new window)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Living or working with someone who has a mental health illness can be stressful. The Employee Assistance Program aims to address any problems, work related or personal which may affect the work performance, safety or health of staff. If you need assistance you are encouraged to take advantage of this program. If you wish to speak to a counsellor, contact the ACCESS Programs Australia and tell them where you work and they will arrange an appointment for you. The EAP is available 24 hours a day on 1800 818 728.
» UWS EAP policy (opens in a new window)
» ACCESS Programs Australia (opens in a new window)
