headspace delivers support to young people aged from 12 to 25 years to reduce the impact of depression, anxiety, stress, alcohol and drug use, and to improve relationship issues associated with sexuality, sexual health, families, and bullying.
[2][3] Many hospitals, especially in metropolitan areas, refer patients that are not a current threat to themselves or others to headspace for longer-term mental health care.
[5][6] headspace can help with psychotherapy, counselling, education and employment services, as well as drug and alcohol issues.
[7] eheadspace is confidential and free space where a young person can call, chat or email with a qualified youth mental health professional.
[11] The Chief Executive Officer of headspace is Jason Trethowan, who also sits on the Board as a Director.