Website aims to help youth deal with mental health issues

AN interactive website aims to tackle mental health problems in young people by helping them understand and deal with their illness.

Launched yesterday, ReachOut.Com, for 16 to 25 year olds, contains more than 300 fact sheets and case studies covering major issues that young people experience, including depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, and making the transition to college or from home.

ReachOut.Com was founded in Australia in 1998 is the largest web-based mental health service.