Resource Library

headspace has produced fact sheets and other resources designed for young people, family and friends of and professionals who work with young people. Click through the categories below to download our resources.

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Mythbusters

Evidence Summary

Fact Sheets

Anger Mythbuster

Anger is a normal human emotion, like happiness or sadness. It’s one of many feelings that people can have about things happening in their lives.

Antidepressants: frequently asked questions

Adolescence and early adulthood is a time when much of life changes. It's an exciting time in our lives. However, it can also be a time when mental health problems begin.

Eating Disorders

Eating disorders are among the most serious and misunderstood of all mental disorders. A number of myths and stereotypes exist about eating disorders
that can be potentially damaging to young people affected by them and to their families.

Suicidal Ideation

The term ‘suicidal ideation’ refers to thoughts that life isn’t worth living, ranging in intensity from fleeting thoughts through to concrete, well thought-out plans for killing oneself, or a complete preoccupation with self-destruction.

Sorting Fact From Fiction on Self-Harm

Self-harm occurs when people deliberately hurt their bodies.

Sleep and Young People

Sleep is really important for health and wellbeing. This mythbuster explores some common myths around sleep, using research evidence.