Illawarra youth mental health organisation Mind Blank hosted workshops at Kiama High School on it's year 9 Welfare Action Day last month.

The day also featured sessions with youth aid organisation Reach, as well as information on topics like cyber-bullying, cyber awareness and help-seeking strategies from youth worker Jess Kearns.

Mind Blank's presentation encouraged students to seek help for their mental health issues.

Australian Institute of Health and Welfare statistics indicate that in an average classroom of 30 students, seven will be dealing with a significant mental health issue. However, only two of those will seek help.

"I am concerned with these statistics and I worry that the odds will affect young people in this region more than average," Mind Blank executive director Ally Kelly said.

According to Mind Blank, Kiama and the South Coast face difficulties with these issues because of their "geographically isolated location", meaning students often need to travel at least half an hour to access free specialist support services for mental health support.

"The individuals that I am most concerned about are those who are suffering in silence," Ms Kelly said.

Kiama High's head teacher of student wellbeing Ruth Power said the school ran a welfare day for each year group annually.

Year 9 student Taylor Savage said understanding the issues helped.

"Having that understanding helps you to understand people that are bullied, and what they are going through," he said.

"It's all about being preventative," Ms Kelly said.