Supporting Young Worker’s Mental Health at Work
Young workers bring a range of benefits to workplaces, including:
- Innovation and creativity
- New skills and optimism
- Future talent and protection against skill gaps
However, young workers are more likely to be injured at work because they are often new to a job and may be inexperienced. They are also more likely than the general population to experience a mental health condition, with 2 in 5 young people experiencing a mental illness each year (Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2022).
Learn more about how to support young workers below.
How to Have a Supportive Conversation with a Young Person
Noticing Changes in a Young Workers Mental Health
Inquiring about a Young Workers Mental Health
Making a Plan to Support a Young Worker's Mental Health
More Resources
WorkSafe Victoria: Young Workers: Information for Employers
Learn more about good leadership practices that can help protect young workers from illness and injury: https://www.worksafe.vic.gov.au/young-workers-information-employers
Young Workers: Talking to Young People About Health and Safety
Read more about how to talk to young workers about health and safety: https://www.worksafe.vic.gov.au/talking-young-workers-about-health-and-safety
Headspace: Taking Care of Yourself and Supporting a Young Work
Learn more about how to take care of yourself while supporting a young worker: https://headspace.org.au/professionals-and-educators/employers/mental-health-at-work/taking-care-of-yourself-and-supporting-a-young-worker/
Headspace: Resources for Employers
Headspace is the National Youth Mental Health Foundation. They have excellent resources for how employers can support the mental health of young workers. Read more here: https://headspace.org.au/professionals-and-educators/employers/mental-health-at-work/resources/resources-for-employers/
