Mental Health
Over 30% of young Australians have a mental health issue. The Australian Youth survey emphasised in 2026 that it's our top concern before bullying, abuse and discrimination. Global data ranks Australia among the worst in the world per capita, and mental health is one of the leading causes of substance abuse. In this presentation, Jonny highlights mental health, the importance of talking about it, normalising it and seeking proven solutions to potential mental health disorders. He references some of his own experiences along with how he not only survived but thrived in times of hardship, and provides practical solutions across every area of life.
What students walk away with
Everyday strategies backed by psychology to calm the nervous system.
How to notice anxious thoughts early and respond instead of react.
Breaking the stigma and knowing exactly who to talk to and when.
The friends, family and mentors every teenager needs around them.
The presentation
Top 3 Personal Concerns of Australian Youth (2026)
- Coping with Stress: 34%
- Mental Health: 34%
- Body Issues: 33%
Mental Health
Gaining a greater understanding of how the brain functions under abnormal conditions, the many faces of mental health, and the link between our thoughts, actions and emotions.
Understanding Emotions
Common emotions, how to identify them, what they mean and how to positively work with them.
Anxiety
Understanding anxiety for what it is, along with proven and practical ways to alleviate its effects on the mind — and the difference between clinical and non-clinical anxiety.
Depression
Understanding the varying levels of depression, along with how to identify and create a personalised strategy unique to the individual to pull themselves out of what can otherwise feel like a hopeless place.
Routines & Mental Health
Drawing the connection between health across all areas of life and how each area affects the other, along with ways to establish healthy routines, support systems and resilient minds.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this presentation, students will be able to identify the most common mental health issues, what each emotion really means and how to work with it. Students will take away an understanding of the link between thoughts and physical feelings, and develop their own coping plans — including knowing who to go to when they or a friend needs help.
Curriculum alignment
This presentation is tailored to the audience depending on age & outcomes and follows the Australian curriculum according to Educational Analysis and Consulting.
- • Health and Wellbeing (ACPPS074) — Investigate strategies to manage changes and transitions and their impact on identities.
- • Emotions and Empathy (ACPPS075) — Analyse factors that influence emotions, and develop strategies to demonstrate empathy and sensitivity.
- • Help-Seeking Strategies (ACPPS076) — Practise and apply strategies to seek help for themselves or others.
- • Building Healthy Communities (ACPPS077) — Plan and implement strategies for connecting to community and contributing to healthy and active communities.
- • Critical Health Literacy (ACPPS078) — Investigate and select strategies to promote health, safety and wellbeing.
- • Identity and Influence (ACPPS089) — Evaluate factors that shape identities and critically analyse how individuals impact the identities of others.
- • Managing Personal and Emotional Changes (ACPPS090) — Propose, practise and evaluate strategies to manage personal, physical and social changes.
- • Health, Safety, and Wellbeing Risk Management (ACPPS091) — Plan, rehearse and evaluate strategies for managing health, safety and wellbeing challenges.
- • Community and Social Connection (ACPPS092) — Plan and evaluate strategies that promote community connection and resilience.
- • Critical Thinking and Wellbeing (ACPPS093) — Critically analyse and apply health information from diverse sources to enhance health and wellbeing.
- • Understanding Health and Wellbeing (VCE HHD Unit 1, Outcome 1) — Analyse the impact of relationships, changes and personal beliefs on health and identity.
- • Managing Health and Development (VCE HHD Unit 2, Outcome 1) — Apply and evaluate strategies to manage health, transitions and wellbeing.
- • Australia's Health in a Globalised World (VCE HHD Unit 3–4) — Explore resilience-building and the importance of mental health promotion and early intervention.
What educators say
Really Fantastic. Talked about stress, anxiety, lots of different health issues impacting young people. Great sense of humour and really engaging with young people.
Staff feedback was that he was engaging and well received. Student feedback was that he was 'fun' and easy to listen to.
My lasting impression of Jonny is very positive. He was very informative and educational. If he returns to Queensland in future, I'd be very keen to request a visit.
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