Resources for health professionals

Read research and information summaries about the prevalence, onset, risk factors, assessment and treatment for common mental health issues in young people, as well as finding clinical practice guidelines. Access printable fact sheets to share with young people and family and friends supporting young people.

 

Clinical research database

Find published studies (controlled trials and systematic reviews) of treatment and prevention strategies for mental health and substance use problems in young people. The database includes research published from 1980 with new research added annually.

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Printable fact sheets for young people and families
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Feelings
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PTSD
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Self harm
Sexuality & gender
Sleep
Social media & technology
Suicide
Tips for a healthy headspace
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Understanding Bullying

Bullying involves people repeatedly and deliberately doing things that leave another person upset, afraid or hurt. It can increase the risk of developing mental health problems for
everyone involved, including those…
PDF factsheet

What is Bipolar Disorder?

Bipolar disorder is a type of mood disorder where people experience times of excessive low and high mood.
PDF factsheet

What is Anxiety?

Anxiety is more than feeling stressed or worried.
It can be tough to cope, but with the right support,
things can get better.
PDF factsheet

How Do I Deal with Anger and its Effects on Mental Health?

Everyone feels angry sometimes. Anger becomes a problem when it begins to impact a person’s daily life and causes them to react in a way that might hurt themselves or…
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.
PDF factsheet

Tips to Keep Good Mental Health

Good mental health and wellbeing allows you to live your life in a positive and meaningful way and cope with life’s changes and challenges.
PDF factsheet

Understanding Sex and Sexual Health

Sexual relationships are a normal part of life. It’s important to feel in control
and make the decisions that are right for you to make sure that your sexual relationships are…
PDF factsheet

What You Need to Know About Self Harm

For some young people, self harm is a one-off event. For others, it can happen several times or become a repeated behaviour that can be hard to change.