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TOURING QUEENSLAND HIGH SCHOOLS IN TERM 4 2025

"Enough" is a targeted arts-based intervention designed to enhance mental health and wellbeing among young people, presented as a theatre-in-education production focusing on anxiety. Developed by Box Jelly Theatre Co., it was created with 15 Cairns teenagers and a local child psychologist.

This tour supported by The Queensland Mental Health Commission specifically targets regional and remote communities in Queensland, with a focus on teenagers aged 13 to 15. It is designed by teenagers, for teenagers, ensuring authenticity and relevance to the audience's lived experiences.

The narrative is based around a teenage girl, Amy, navigating the challenges of anxiety within a school environment. The lead character's journey unfolds as she confronts her anxiety, guided by interactions with a school guidance officer who introduces her to practical coping strategies. The storyline incorporates top tips for managing anxiety, emphasising the importance of early help-seeking behaviours, with Amy actively reaching out for support.

The show will be delivered free of charge to 40 regional schools over a 5 week tour through regional Queensland in TERM 4 2025.

"Enough" meets the needs of the teens to whom it will tour through providing relevant and accessible content. As the show was developed in collaboration with teenagers from Cairns, the show ensures that the storyline, language, and themes resonate with the

experiences and concerns of regional and remote youth. The theatre-in-education approach allows teenagers to engage with mental health topics in an immersive and interactive way. "Enough" promotes early help-seeking behaviours by platforming a relatable teen character who seeks help from a guidance officer to manage anxiety.

"Enough" will encourage a culture of open dialogue about mental health, reducing stigma and normalising conversations about anxiety and other mental health challenges. This shift in attitudes can lead to more supportive school and community environments where young people feel empowered to seek help and support one another. By addressing anxiety early and equipping teenagers with coping strategies, "Enough" has the potential to reduce the long-term impact of mental health issues in these communities.

Support material has been supplied by Headspace and students will receive links to resources and support at the nd of the show.