Reimagining the Future Through a Peer-Led and Co-Design Youth Psychosocial Support Package Program in Perth: Key Learnings and Outcomes
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Ballroom 2 - In-Person Only
| Tuesday, March 25, 2025 |
| 11:05 AM - 11:25 AM |
Overview
Ashleigh Leventhal & Amy Van Leeuwen, Mind Australia
Presenter
Ashleigh Leventhal
Acting Team Leader
Mind Australia
Reimagining the Future Through a Peer-Led and Co-Design Youth Psychosocial Support Package Program in Perth: Key Learnings and Outcomes
Abstract
Mind Australia secured the tender for the Youth Psychosocial Support Package (YPSP) pilot program in the Perth metropolitan area, funded by the Western Australia Mental Health Commission. This YPSP program provides recovery-focussed individualized support for young people (16 – 24 years old) with moderate-severe mental health issues, with or without co-occurring alcohol and other drug issues. It aims to improve psychosocial wellbeing, independence, and quality of life in these young people.
This pilot program will provide psychosocial support packages for up to 30 young people, and 16 young people have enrolled in the program so far. Young people in the program will be supported through the development of an Individualised Recovery Plan made in partnership with the young person any other stakeholders important to the young person (e.g., family). The program is led by Peer Practitioners at Mind and is the first of its kind in the Perth region. To assess the impact of the program, goals are frequently reviewed, and participants complete surveys evaluating psychological distress, recovery, and quality of life, at entry, 6 monthly, and exit.
Three research questions will be addressed in this presentation: (A) What is the design and unique components of the YPSP program? (B) How does peer involvement/leadership in this program impact outcomes compared to the involvement of other professionals; and (C) What are the key learnings (barries and facilitators) and emerging outcomes from the program? The latter will include presentation of a few case studies.
This pilot program will provide psychosocial support packages for up to 30 young people, and 16 young people have enrolled in the program so far. Young people in the program will be supported through the development of an Individualised Recovery Plan made in partnership with the young person any other stakeholders important to the young person (e.g., family). The program is led by Peer Practitioners at Mind and is the first of its kind in the Perth region. To assess the impact of the program, goals are frequently reviewed, and participants complete surveys evaluating psychological distress, recovery, and quality of life, at entry, 6 monthly, and exit.
Three research questions will be addressed in this presentation: (A) What is the design and unique components of the YPSP program? (B) How does peer involvement/leadership in this program impact outcomes compared to the involvement of other professionals; and (C) What are the key learnings (barries and facilitators) and emerging outcomes from the program? The latter will include presentation of a few case studies.
Biography
Ash has a collective 23 years of experience either accessing or working within mental health services. Ash’s background is in Peer Work, both on the front line of service delivery as well as in lived experience speaking, consultancy and advisory work. Ash has recently stepped into a leadership role, though maintains her Peer lens and commitment to Peer values and practice. Ash has a passion for youth mental health and has been a strong advocate, spending time in her youth sitting on various committees as a Youth Representative.
Ms Amy Van Leeuwen
WA Service Manager
Mind Australia
Reimagining the Future Through a Peer-Led and Co-Design Youth Psychosocial Support Package Program in Perth: Key Learnings and Outcomes
Abstract
Mind Australia secured the tender for the Youth Psychosocial Support Package (YPSP) pilot program in the Perth metropolitan area, funded by the Western Australia Mental Health Commission. This YPSP program provides recovery-focussed individualized support for young people (16 – 24 years old) with moderate-severe mental health issues, with or without co-occurring alcohol and other drug issues. It aims to improve psychosocial wellbeing, independence, and quality of life in these young people.
This pilot program will provide psychosocial support packages for up to 30 young people, and 16 young people have enrolled in the program so far. Young people in the program will be supported through the development of an Individualised Recovery Plan made in partnership with the young person any other stakeholders important to the young person (e.g., family). The program is led by Peer Practitioners at Mind and is the first of its kind in the Perth region. To assess the impact of the program, goals are frequently reviewed, and participants complete surveys evaluating psychological distress, recovery, and quality of life, at entry, 6 monthly, and exit.
Three research questions will be addressed in this presentation: (A) What is the design and unique components of the YPSP program? (B) How does peer involvement/leadership in this program impact outcomes compared to the involvement of other professionals; and (C) What are the key learnings (barries and facilitators) and emerging outcomes from the program? The latter will include presentation of a few case studies.
This pilot program will provide psychosocial support packages for up to 30 young people, and 16 young people have enrolled in the program so far. Young people in the program will be supported through the development of an Individualised Recovery Plan made in partnership with the young person any other stakeholders important to the young person (e.g., family). The program is led by Peer Practitioners at Mind and is the first of its kind in the Perth region. To assess the impact of the program, goals are frequently reviewed, and participants complete surveys evaluating psychological distress, recovery, and quality of life, at entry, 6 monthly, and exit.
Three research questions will be addressed in this presentation: (A) What is the design and unique components of the YPSP program? (B) How does peer involvement/leadership in this program impact outcomes compared to the involvement of other professionals; and (C) What are the key learnings (barries and facilitators) and emerging outcomes from the program? The latter will include presentation of a few case studies.
Biography
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