The following resources can be used with parents, family and whānau. This page includes written information sheets, videos and useful website links to assist those that are wanting to support young people with their wellbeing.
Mental health info sheetsThe following Information Sheets have been developed by Werry Workforce Whāraurau and provide detailed and helpful information about a range of common mental health issues including information about what treatment might entail. |
Parenting info on behavioural issuesCADS Youth Service has developed the information sheets below to help parents negotiate some of the challenges of parenting young people with AOD and behavioural issues. You may find them helpful when discussing these things with families. |
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Parenting advice and strategiesBelow is an excellent website provided by the Australian National Mental Health Research Council (NMHRC), that alcohol and drug clinicians recommend to parents. You could review and discuss them with parents in a session. |
NZ Drug Foundation:
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Problematic Gaming Resources
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CEP Information for families
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Mental Health Foundation NZ | 20 minute guide | Parenting Strategies |
Support for Young People and Whānau going to Residential Treatment
- Time for a Change Series - Odyssey have developed workbooks to help young people and their family/whānau make changes including:
- Workbook 3: Supporting your young person
Family/Whānau services and support
The following websites are good sources of information and support for New Zealand families and whānau living with mental health, addiction and other issues.
- ADHD Association Information for families, young people and adults with Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder, including how to access locally available resources and services.
- Family Services Directory lists information about family support organisations and the services/programmes they offer to support New Zealand families to cope with common issues and problems.
- Grandparents raising grandchildren Trust provides support for grandparents/kin who are raising grandchildren/whānau children in difficult circumstances.
- Parentline works with children who have been traumatised by abuse and domestic violence. They also provide advice and support to parents and caregivers and counselling for children who display challenging behaviour in the classroom and playground.
- Parent and Family Resource Centre supports parents and families of children and young people with disability.
- Parent to Parent NZ Inc provides support for parents of children with special needs.
- Real: Because it's your life a New Zealand youth service developed for youth, with youth. It also provides support to family and whānau. This website is just one of the ways Real offers support to young people to build resilience, confidence and wellbeing.
Under Construction Series:
“Under Construction: Alcohol and the teenage brain” produced by Professor Dan Lubman is a highly acclaimed four minute animation that discusses adolescent brain development and highlights the effects of alcohol and risky drinking on different brain regions, as well as its impact on behaviour.
“Under Construction: Cannabis and the teenage brain” produced by Professor Dan Lubman is a short animated video about the effects of cannabis on the brain. Brain development, adolescence and short and long-term effects of cannabis are explained in simple language.