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Life issues
Health & wellbeing
Mental health
Alcohol & other drugs
Work & study
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Depression
Anxiety
Eating disorders
Self harm
Trauma
Psychosis
Bipolar disorder
What is psychosis & the effects on mental health
People with psychosis have problems in the way they interpret the real world, and usually have symptoms that affect their beliefs, thoughts, feelings and behaviour.
What is Depression?
Depression and feeling depressed is more than just sadness; it’s a combination of how we think, feel and behave.
Understanding and dealing with eating disorders
We can all experience unhealthy eating habits from time to time. We might try the latest fad or detox diet to shed a few kilos or find ourselves over-indulging when we grab takeaway with friends.
Understanding self harm & the effects on mental health
Self harm refers to people deliberately hurting their bodies. Common types of self harm among young people include cutting (e.g. cutting the skin on arms, wrists or thighs), burning the skin, picking at wounds or scars, self hitting, or deliberately overd
Understanding trauma
A traumatic event is something that threatens your life or safety, or the lives of people around you. It is an experience that is stressful and has a significant impact on your emotional state.
What is anxiety & the effects on mental health
Anxiety is something that we can all experience from time to time. Much like fear – it is an uncomfortable feeling that we have when we are faced with difficult situations. Sometimes those situations are real, like a sports match or an exam. Sometimes we
Understanding bipolar disorder
Most people who develop bipolar disorder will have experienced some symptoms by the age of 25.
How to cope with the stress of natural disasters
This information is for young people affected by a natural disaster such as a flood, bushfire, earthquake or cyclone.
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