After more than a decade of mental health nursing, Stephen was driven to make his new evidence-based approach available to everyone, rather than those only presenting at the local Hospital he worked. That way, adults would be better equipped to…
Team EquiEnergy Youth is growing and we are very fortunate to have fabulous people helping our cause of improving mental health outcomes for young people. Megan Smith is one of those fabulous people. Megan is a Director at Prosperity (https://www.prosperityadvisers.com.au)…
Dr Stephen Spencer first started his nursing career following the birth of his daughter. On that day, he and his wife were cared for by a male midwife, this planted the seed for him to pursue a nursing career. His…
When it comes to supporting a person in a physical health crisis, you were most likely taught to follow the DR ABC method. Now you can learn what to do in a mental health crisis online, in just 30 minutes. This…
Where did the name Equi Energy Youth come from? Equi Energy essentially means a ‘balance’ of energy. It reminds us that as human beings we all possess a wonderful life force and that we’re at our very best when our…
Thank you to Little Buddy Liam, Mum Kim and The Daily Telegraph for promoting how 'Coach 2 Cope' has helped. It's stories like this that drive us every day in our mission to improve mental health outcomes for young people…
Sky News Rita Pahani interviews EquiEnergy Youth’s Clinical Director Dr Stephen Spencer about the effects that lockdown can have on young people’s mental health and how parents and carers can learn TAR3 Psychological First Aid so they know how to…
Dr Spencer invited on Nic Holt's podcast - Watch here; http:// Just spoke to Steve Spencer -- a great Australian who's on the front lines of Victoria's mental health crisis. Many Australians are taking their own lives and presenting to…
With lockdown continuing, Triple M interviewed EquiEnergy Youth Clinical Director Dr Stephen Spencer (PhD) to promote 'Coach 2 Cope' for parents/carers to learn simple ways they can effectively respond to their children and teenagers during distressful times.
EquiEnergy Youth's Dr Stephen Spencer invited to discuss youth mental health on Australia New Zealand Mental Health Association (ANZMHA) podcast. Listen now: The Australian & New Zealand Mental Health Association.