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About Paying Attention to Self

Unfortunately the PATS program at the Centre for Adolescent Health is finishing up its last group at the end of September (2007) due to insufficient funding. Please note that other PATS programs in and around Melbourne are continuing and you can check out their details in the 'contact us' link.  PATS is a beneficial program for the community and it is important that we acknowledge the needs of young people who have a parent with a mental illness. Thankyou for your support Background into PATS Target group PATS program What's new Evaluation report Program guide

A Peer Support Program for Young People who have a Parent with a Mental Health Problem

PATS was developed in response to to identified lack of support and resources for adolescents whose parents have a mental illness.

 In PATS it is recognised that mental illness not only affects the parent who is ill, but raises many issues for their children, particularly during adolescence.

TARGET GROUP - PATS is targeted at people aged 12 - 18 years who have a parent affected by mental illness.

PATS PROGRAM - An 8-week group of six to eight young people.  The groups are facilitated by a peer leader and a health professional

Evaluation report and manual

• The PATS Evaluation Report 2005 (PDF 780KB) is now available
   
• The PATS program guide is now online for organisations who have attended the PATS program training. 
  For further info go to our Health Professional site