Young Adult Mental Health/Parenting Program

Name: The Hills Clinic
Address: 3 McCausland Place, Kellyville, NSW, 2155
Telephone: 1300 122 144

The Hills Clinic Private Hospital is one of the few private services in Australia that offer specialist treatment for Young Adults.

Our young adult program is catered to people 16yrs – 22yrs with mood disorders such as depression, anxiety and personality and addictions which includes drug and alcohol, gaming and gambling.

The Hills Clinic takes a holistic approach to therapy where we treat not only the mind by the body. The therapies include DBT, DBT, ACT as well as physical therapies such as boxing. Martial arts, tai chi, circuit training, and also art therapy, equine therapy and mindfulness.

The Hills Clinic also highlights the need to engage the family – parents, siblings, peers and all. By doing so, the treatment we provide is able to address communication issues within the family structure, as well as any additional issues that may be present at school, work, or in the home.

Parenting Program

Our parenting program can help families work together to develop support networks for young adults and to help parents manage their own distress.

Course Outline

The course runs over two sessions: Thursday evening at 5:30 pm (3 hrs) and Saturday morning at 9:00 am (5 hrs).

The course focuses on common young adult mental health issues, including depression, anxiety, substance use, and/or emerging personality traits.

The course covers topics, including:

Common YA Mental Health Issues
Understanding Deliberate Self-harm(DSH)
Communication Skills
Setting and Maintaining Boundaries

We provide an affordable package for two carers. For parents/carers of patients enrolled in the Young Adult DBT program, the cost of the course is discounted. Please contact us for rates on 1300 122 144.

The cost of the course includes: