The Victorian Network of Mental Health Promotion Officers (MHPOs) brings together workers from Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services across Victoria. There is one MHPO position for each Mental Health region in the State.

Promoting mental health and addressing suicidal behaviours are broad public health issues, requiring the involvement of many sectors and stakeholders. Adolescence is a time of great opportunity for health promotion and creates opportunities for people such as teachers and youth group leaders who may not see their programs as addressing health issues.

MHPO’s work within their Regions as well as at a Statewide level to facilitate and resource a systemic approach to promoting the mental health of young people. Activities include networking, consultation, education and training.

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