Author(s)

Kyra Dhedhi

Affiliations

Youth Disability Advocacy Service, Orygen, Parkville Youth Mental Health and Wellbeing Service, Chronic Illness Peer Support Program

Introduction

Comorbidities within young people who have mental health challenges is a recurring topic within the Lived Experience Community. How can we optimise treatment experiences and options for young people, particularly those with mental health challenges that affect their physical health? Drawing from her own Lived Experience and discussions with young people with similar circumstances, Kyra will be providing a presentation that focuses on the strengths and gaps within the Youth Mental Health sector.

Discussion

The aim of this presentation is to highlight gaps that are negatively impacting young people’s physical health due to mental health challenges. That being said, Kyra will also be showcasing the amazing strides and changes that have been made within the Youth Mental Health Sector that are positively impacting young people within their daily lives.