THE SHADOW PANDEMIC OF VICTORIAN CHILDREN & ADOLESCENTS
Sign the petition!
*Trigger Warning*
There is an explosion in mental health cases in youth and teenagers including eating disorders, suicidal ideation and self-harm.
It’s been termed the SHADOW PANDEMIC
Kids are crying out for help.
According to Kids Helpline there has been a 184 percent increase in suicidal ideation in Victorian children.
PETITION AIMS:
1. Acknowledge and address the shadow pandemic in Victorian children and adolescents
2. Put children and teenagers front and centre in all future decisions regarding lockdowns and restrictions – this means broadening the skillset of those at the table.
3. Share the roadmap for schools to urgently reopen and remain open
WHAT CAN YOU DO?
1. Follow @shadowpandemicvic on Instagram and use #shadowpandemicvic on all posts
2. Be part of a weekly Sunday Covid SAFE event in solidarity with Victorian Children who are suffering due to prolonged school closures. Details below
3. Sign and share this petition which will be disseminated to politicians and decisions makers
https://www.change.org/p/victorian-children-and-teens-are-suffering-from-a-silent-shadow-epidemic-of-mental-health-devastation-suicides-eating-disorders-suicidal-ideation-emergency-room-presentations-with-self-harm-depression-and-anxiety-are-spreading-like-wildfire
Sign the petition!
*Trigger Warning*
There is an explosion in mental health cases in youth and teenagers including eating disorders, suicidal ideation and self-harm.
It’s been termed the SHADOW PANDEMIC
Kids are crying out for help.
According to Kids Helpline there has been a 184 percent increase in suicidal ideation in Victorian children.
PETITION AIMS:
1. Acknowledge and address the shadow pandemic in Victorian children and adolescents
2. Put children and teenagers front and centre in all future decisions regarding lockdowns and restrictions – this means broadening the skillset of those at the table.
3. Share the roadmap for schools to urgently reopen and remain open
WHAT CAN YOU DO?
1. Follow @shadowpandemicvic on Instagram and use #shadowpandemicvic on all posts
2. Be part of a weekly Sunday Covid SAFE event in solidarity with Victorian Children who are suffering due to prolonged school closures. Details below
3. Sign and share this petition which will be disseminated to politicians and decisions makers
https://www.change.org/p/victorian-children-and-teens-are-suffering-from-a-silent-shadow-epidemic-of-mental-health-devastation-suicides-eating-disorders-suicidal-ideation-emergency-room-presentations-with-self-harm-depression-and-anxiety-are-spreading-like-wildfire