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Raising sensitive issues and working to resolve problems that arise along the way can be challenging. It can also be hard as a parent to know the difference between normal behaviour, such as moodiness, irritability and withdrawal, and an emerging mental health problem. This section is designed to help you.
Do you have a few minutes to spare? If you are a family member or friend supporting a young person who is seeking support at a headspace centre, we would love to hear from you!
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Blog: supporting someone through a difficult time
Does a friend or family member have a lot on their plate? There are ways you can support them.
understanding grief and loss - for family and friends
It’s normal to experience sadness and to grieve after loss. But that doesn’t make it easy. Some people say grief is the most powerful thing that can be experienced in…
supporting a young person after exposure to a traumatic event
A traumatic event is something that threatens your life or safety, or the lives of people around you. It is an experience that is stressful and has a significant impact…
supporting a young person after a natural disaster
Information for family and friends supporting young people affected by a natural disaster
understanding anger - supporting a young person
If a young person in your life is expressing anger, you may be in a good position to help them express it in healthy ways.
understanding bullying - for family
Family can play a critical role in supporting young people involved in or experiencing bullying. Positive relationships can help protect young people from the negative consequences associated with being bullied.
social media advice – for families
A combined headspace and Facebook resource
understanding sexting and image-based abuse - for families
About half of all young people in Australia sext, with most finding it fun. But there are times when intimate relationships go wrong, and sexts can be shared without someone’s…