This module is for any young person aged between 16 to 25 to be the healthiest version of themselves.
There is a lot of competing information about how to lead a healthy lifestyle. Research consistently finds relationships between lifestyle factors and mental health, highlighting that relatively small lifestyle changes can have a significant impact on mental health and wellbeing (Velten et. Al., 2014).
Objectives:
- To provide an opportunity to learn about nutrition, exercise, sleep and more, and why these are important for good mental health.
- To provide a space to consider and plan for lifestyle changes that you might want to make based on the information learned.
On completion:
Participants will receive a certificate of recognition for:
- Improved knowledge of the many factors that can impact health and wellbeing.
- Acquiring practical strategies to implement healthy lifestyle changes.
How to enrol: Book an appointment with your GP to request a referral letter addressed “to the Psychiatrist of the Recovery College” and this can be sent to the Emotional Health Unit via email: EHU.Private@mater.org.au
An appointment with a Psychiatrist will then be arranged to organise enrolment into relevant modules.
Cost: This module can be funded by private health insurance. The Emotional Health Unit will do a health fund check and let you know if you are appropriately covered. Modules can also be also be self-funded, please contact the Recovery College at the Emotional Health Unit to discuss further.