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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Alcohol & other drugs
Anxiety
Bipolar disorder
Bullying
Depression
Eating disorders
Family & friendships
Feelings
Getting help
Psychosis
PTSD
Relationships & sex
Self harm
Sexuality & gender
Sleep
Social media & technology
Suicide
Tips for a healthy headspace
PDF factsheet
Sorting Fact From Fiction on Self-Harm
Self-harm occurs when people deliberately hurt their bodies.
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.