Introducing 'Mythbusters' – a new headspace series

headspace Mythbusters are prepared by our Centre of Excellence. They aim to debunk common myths that are contrary to research evidence. The first mythbuster in our series Asking young people about suicidal thoughts or behaviours will only put ideas in their heads is designed to counter the belief that asking young people directly about suicidal thoughts and behaviours is harmful.

To download a copy of our first Mythbuster click here.  Also, make sure you keep an eye out for other Mythbusters to be released in the coming weeks including:

1. Only adults can have personality disorders. (You can’t diagnose borderline personality disorder in adolescents.)
2. Borderline Personality Disorder is too hard to treat. (You can’t just change someone’s personality - they need long-term intensive work.)

Another new feature of headspace’s Knowledge Centre is our new Evidence Summary Resources.  The first of the series is Using SSRIs to treat depression in young people: What are the issues and what is the evidence?  To download a copy click here.