Teenagers' health
Growing up to a young adult can be exciting, but can also be tough for a lot of teenagers. Find out what to expect during puberty, and learn about health issues including acne, eating disorders, glandular fever and more.
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Teenage mental health
Teenagers and adolescents can suffer from mental health issues as they experience new relationships, school, study or starting a new job.
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Stress in young people
Young people report higher stress levels - and for different reasons - than older Australians. Learn more here.
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Life stages
Health information in relation to a number of different life stages and life events, such as babies and toddlers, children, teenagers, young adults, pregnancy, women's health, men's health, seniors and end-of-life issues.
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Depression in young people
Signs of depression in young people include changes in how they think, feel or behave, and physical changes. Get tips on how to seek help.
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Youth suicide
Don't ignore suicide warning signs. Learn how to stay safe if you or someone you know is struggling or thinking about suicide. Find out more here.
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What do social workers do?
Social workers can help if you have problems with your health, finances or living situation. Find out how a social worker may be able to help you.
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Young adults' health
Becoming a young adult means new responsibilities, including taking charge of your own health. Learn about things like contraception, sexually transmitted infections and the effects of drugs and alcohol.
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WorryTime app
WorryTime by ReachOut.com gives people a place to store their daily worries. It is a free app that is suitable for ages 12+ and is available from the Apple App Store.
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Kiss My Asthma app
The Kiss My Asthma app is for young people, developed by young people. The app was developed by the University of Sydney with funding from Asthma Australia’s National Research Fund. Learn more here.
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Sleep Ninja app
Sleep Ninja® is a free, evidence-based smartphone app shown to be effective in helping young people with sleep problems.
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Emotional intelligence
Emotional intelligence offers a range of benefits that can positively impact your health and well-being. Learn the key skills to increase yours.
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UpBeat app
UpBeat is an app for teenagers with heart conditions (15 to 19 years) who are starting to manage their lives and health care more independently. It is a tool that helps young people with childhood heart disease (CHD) to engage with the health care transition process (moving from paediatric to adult care) and the self-management of their condition.
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Puberty for boys
The male body changes during puberty. Find out about the physical and emotional changes you may experience as you go through puberty and adolescence.
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Puberty for girls
During puberty, the female body changes. Learn more about the physical and emotional changes you may experience when going through puberty.
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Gender incongruence
Gender incongruence is the term used to describe when your gender is different to your assigned sex. Learn more about this and gender dysphoria.
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Facelift
A facelift is a form of cosmetic surgery designed to change your facial appearance by reducing lines and wrinkles. Find out what a facelift involves.
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Child abuse
Child abuse is any behaviour that harms or could harm a child or young person, either physically or emotionally. Recognise the signs and report it.
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Melancholia (melancholic depression)
Melancholia is a type of depression, sometimes referred to as melancholic depression. Read more about the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment here.
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Benefits of volunteering
Volunteering is an upaid activity and can have lots of benefits. As well as having a positive impact on your commuity it can have multiple benefits for your mental health as well.
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Sniffing (inhalants)
Inhalants are chemical substances that release fumes or vapours. Some people inhale these fumes to feel high. There is no safe level of inhalant use.
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Getting a poo test: who and how often?
Bowel cancer more commonly occurs in older people, while rates of the deadly disease in younger people are going up. But whatever your age, it's important to know the warning signs and symptoms of bowel cancer. Learn more here.
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Sexual harassment
Sexual harassment is unwanted sexual attention. It can affect your mental health, and is illegal. Learn what to do if you are being sexually harassed.
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Glandular fever
Glandular fever (also called 'kissing disease') is an infectious disease common in teenagers and young adults. Learn how glandular fever can spread.
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Scoliosis
Scoliosis is the term given to an abnormal curve of your spine. Learn more about scoliosis causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment options
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Screening tests for STIs
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) won't always cause symptoms. If you're sexually active, your doctor might recommend regular STI screening tests.
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Borderline personality disorder (BPD)
Borderline personality disorder (BPD) affects thoughts and behaviours, making it difficult to cope. Explore symptoms, treatment and diagnosis.
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Victoria rural and remote health services
If you live in Victoria's rural and remote regions, you'll need to plan ahead to access health services. Learn where to find help.
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Northern Territory rural and remote health services
Much of the NT is very remote, so health services and support are not always available. Learn how to plan ahead and prepare for when you need help.
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