ReachOut.com is a web-based service for
young people aged 14-25. It provides information, skills
development, support and resources to assist young people to cope
with mental health difficulties, manage adversity and find ongoing
support in the community. ReachOut.com provides an entry point for
all young people, enhancing their mental health literacy and
facilitating help-seeking.
The development of Reach Out has been informed by a public health
approach, focusing on health promotion, prevention and early
intervention. It uses young people's preferred medium of
communication and help-seeking (after friends and family) - the
internet and other mobile technologies - to connect with young
people and target protective factors that are known to positively
impact on the mental health and wellbeing of young people. These
include positive participation, resilience, life skills
(communication, problem solving and optimistic thinking) and social
connectedness.