Understanding Youth Mental Health: Tools, Hope, and Support for Every Caregiver

You're not alone and you don’t have to face it without support.

This practical, empowering course is designed for caregivers who want to better understand the mental health challenges facing today’s youth. Through expert insights and real-life strategies, you’ll learn how to recognize signs of stress, anxiety, and depression, respond with confidence and compassion, and create a supportive environment at home.

Whether your child is navigating everyday pressures or facing deeper emotional struggles, this talk will equip you with the hope and skills to walk alongside them with empathy and strength.

Because every child deserves to feel seen, heard, and supported - and every caregiver deserves to feel capable and informed.

Who is Arise?

Arise Family is an NGO based in Cape Town, South Africa. We believe that every child is created to be part of a thriving family. Our goal is to support families to thrive, however they are formed. In practice, this means we use strength-based and resilience building interventions as we work with children, parents and caregivers to strengthen and equip families so that they can be a place where children feel safe, loved, and find a sense of belonging. This SAD Youth short course helps equip others to help children do just that!
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Arise Family has over 14 years’ experience in programme development, facilitation, family strengthening and adoption support. Our team consists of psychologists, social workers and play therapists; many of whom are adoptive parents. We bring our education, experience, and skills to provide evidence based and strength building resources to South Africa in ways that promote growth and resilience. SAD Youth is a stepping stone into helping your family thrive!

Instructors

Robyn Jacobs

Clinical Psychologist

Robyn is a clinical psychologist who works remotely in the Consulting and Training wing at Arise. Robyn previously worked in private practice on the Atlantic Seaboard and several government hospitals in Gqeberha and Kimberley, before joining the Arise Team. She is a wife, mom of two and avid chocoholic who loves a good book, a well organised plan and has a heart for seeing families thrive.

What is SAD Youth?

This course explores stress, anxiety, and depression in youth, helping caregivers understand mental health, reduce stigma, and respond with confidence. Gain practical tools, build hope, and learn when and how to seek professional support.

By completing this course, you'll be able to:

  • Increase your awareness and understanding of mental health issues.

  • Learn to reduce stigma regarding mental health difficulties.

  • Be equipped with practical tools and strategies to support youth.

  • Know when to seek professional support for the teens in your life.

FAQ

The questions people ask before saying “Yes!” to this course!

  • What's the time investment for doing the course?

    The single video can be viewed in just over 15 minutes. You can watch it all in one sitting or break it up into times convenient to you. You can access the course repeatedly and whenever suits you.

  • Can I learn at my own pace?

    Yes, the course is designed for you to go through it as fast or as slow as you would like. Just log in and pick up where you left off, repeat parts you’ve already watched or watch the entire video in one sitting. The choice is yours.

  • How long will I be able to access this course?

    You will be able to log in and access the SAD Youth course for the lifetime of the course at Arise Family. There is no expiration date for your access, and you can return and re-do the course as often as you need to. In the future event of Arise Family ever retiring the course, you will be given appropriate notice and time to complete any outstanding lessons.

  • Is this course accredited?

    While all our facilitators are accredited professionals with their various professional governing bodies, the SAD Youth course is not specifically accredited. The course is designed to provide you with introductory information that is relevant and up to date.

  • Will anyone be able to access information about me?

    All your details and information collected by Arise Family are kept confidential and records are maintained as governed by the POPI Act. Our privacy policy can be accessed on our site.

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