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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Treatment guidelines Printable fact sheets for young people and families
Treatment guidelines Printable fact sheets for young people and families
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Alcohol & other drugs
Anxiety
Bipolar disorder
Bullying
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Eating disorders
Family & friendships
Feelings
Getting help
Psychosis
Relationships & sex
Self harm
Sexuality & gender
Sleep
Social media & technology
Tips for a healthy headspace
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PDF factsheet

What are mental health difficulties and when to seek help

You may have heard the phrase ‘mental health difficulties’ used before. It’s helpful to think about mental health on a spectrum from mentally healthy to mental illness.
PDF factsheet

Understanding sexual consent

There are some things that all healthy relationships have in common; they are built on respect, clear boundaries and consent.
PDF factsheet

Understanding loneliness

We can all feel lonely at different points in our lives. Loneliness is a feeling and like all feelings, it’s trying to tell us something.
PDF factsheet

An overview of mental health for family and friends

Good mental health allows us to live life in a positive and meaningful way.
PDF factsheet

Understanding and maintaining healthy romantic relationships

Romantic relationships come in all shapes and sizes, and there’s no single set of rules about what they should be.
PDF factsheet

Starting a conversation with a young person about mental health

Family and friends play a vital role in identifying and supporting a young person who’s experiencing the impacts of mental ill-health.
PDF factsheet

How Does Alcohol Affect Mental Health?

A lot of people don’t think alcohol is a drug – but it’s the most widely used and
easily accessible drug in Australia.
PDF factsheet

Alcohol and other drug use in young people

Some of the brain changes that happen during adolescence lead young people to do things that feel good or exciting. At the same time, there are areas of the brain…