Equipping you with the tools to support young people with their mental health.

This online portal has been designed to equip club officials and parents with the tools to support young people with their mental health.

Gain the confidence to have those important conversations.

The Read The Play Player online training will equip you with the knowledge, literacy and confidence to engage with a young person who may be experiencing mental health difficulties.

The training will assist in breaking down barriers and reducing stigma around youth mental health.

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Courses

Who is Read The Play?

We are on a mission to raise awareness of young people's health issues and guide them to the relevant support services.

One in four young people between the ages of 15 – 24 will experience a mental health problem in any 12-month period. 75% of mental illnesses first occur in people aged 15 to 24, yet . . . only one in four young people with mental health problems receive professional help.

The aims of Read the Play are to:

• Increase knowledge and awareness about mental health problems
• Increase knowledge about local support services
• Increase confidence and skills in guiding our youth to relevant support services

This online portal has been designed to equip club officials and parents with the tools to support young people with their mental health.

Why Read The Play Courses

Awareness

Increase understanding and awareness around youth mental health; signs, symptoms, causes, treatment, the link between mental health and physical health.

Support

Learn how to support young people who may be struggling with mental health issues and know where and how to refer them for further help.

Skills

Develop skills to confidently identify symptoms of mental health and how to effectively engage with young people about their mental health.

Accreditation

Gain official Read The Play accreditation and strengthen your club’s sense of community, culture and dedication to fostering a mentally healthy and safe environment for players, coaches, parents, officials, volunteers and everyone in between.

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