Table 1 Focus Areas of Project Air Strategy Intervention

1. Understanding Complex Mental Health Problems;

- Develop an understanding of personality disorders, its prevalence, symptoms, and risks

- Develop an appreciation for the experience of a young person with emerging personality disorder

- Develop insight into the role of compassionate communication

- Understand issues of trauma, self-harm and suicide

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2. Identifying and Assessing Risk; Responding to Crisis and Self-Harm Situations; and Responding Effectively to Challenging Behaviourss;

- Develop an understanding of self-harm and its function within the context of a mental health disorder

- Develop an understanding of how to manage risks of ‘social contagion’ between young people

- Responding to challenging behaviours and incidents

- Develop an awareness of how personal reactions can escalate or de-escalate student behaviour

- An understanding of the different roles of teachers, welfare team, school counselling staff and health workers in supporting intervention and treatment

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3. Working to Improve the School Environment;

- Whole of school planning to support student wellbeing

- Implementing reasonable adjustments to ensure young people with a personality disorder are encouraged to attend and complete school

- Identifying learning and support strategies that foster student engagement

- Utilising individualised care planning process to support students

4. Teacher Wellbeing;

- Develop an understanding of the importance of self-care and teacher wellbeing

- Utilising peer debriefing and consultations with school counsellors

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5. Working With Parents with a Personality Disorder.

- Establish and maintain respectful, collaborative relationships with parents/carers regarding their child’s learning and wellbeing