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
PDF factsheet
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.
PDF factsheet
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.
PDF factsheet
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.
that can be potentially damaging to young people affected by them and to their families.
PDF factsheet
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.
PDF factsheet
Sorting Fact From Fiction on Self-Harm
Self-harm occurs when people deliberately hurt their bodies.
PDF factsheet
Sleep and Young People
Sleep is really important for health and wellbeing. This mythbuster explores some common myths around sleep, using research evidence.