For clinicians

For clinicians

Getting the most out of telehealth: tips for young people

This tip sheet explains what telehealth is, outlines the possible benefits of telehealth, and gives young people tips for getting the most out of telehealth.It discusses the best place to set up for your appointment, preparing for technical glitches, accessing technology and communicating via telehealth.This resource is complemented by a tip sheet on how young people can stay safe on telehealth.

Managing risk in telehealth: tips for mental health workers

Telehealth, including the use of phone or videoconferencing technology, is becoming a standard tool in youth mental health.The benefits of telehealth are well-established, however research on the safety risks associated with telehealth is still emerging.This tip sheet includes information on safety planning, privacy and confidentiality, handling technical disruptions, adapting communication styles, managing workload, getting support for yourself and additional resources.For young people accessing care via telehealth, Orygen has developed the resources Getting the most out of telehealth: tips for young people and Staying safe on telehealth: tips for young people.  

Staying safe on telehealth: tips for young people

This tip sheet explains what telehealth is and talks about ways that young people can be supported by their mental health worker and kept safe while using telehealth.It discusses the information you might be asked to provide, how that information may be stored, and ways of communicating with your mental health worker while using telehealth.This resource is complemented by a tip sheet on how young people can get the most out of telehealth.

Substance use behaviours and COVID

This resource is for clinical and non-clinical professionals who work with young people. It may also be helpful for families, carers, friends or other close supports of young people.It is designed to help people understand how substance use behaviours may have changed during the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions and lockdowns and how these changes in behaviours may affect young people, both during and after lockdown. It can also be used as an aid to open conversations with young people about their substance use behaviours and staying safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.