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Teenagers' health

Growing up to a young adult can be exciting, but can also be tough for a lot of teenagers. Find out what to expect during puberty, and learn about health issues including acne, eating disorders, glandular fever and more.

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Self-talk

Self-talk is your inner voice. It's part of your stream of consciousness, allowing you to process and understand what's going on around you.

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Self-esteem and mental health

Self-esteem is your opinion of yourself. Find out the signs of low self-esteem and what you can do to improve your self-esteem and mental health.

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Feeling worthless

Low self-esteem or feelings of worthlessness can happen to anyone. Find out what can be done to help.

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Teenage mental health

Teenagers and adolescents can suffer from mental health issues as they experience new relationships, school or study or starting a new job.

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CT scans and radiation exposure in children and young people

Information on CT scans and radiation exposure in children and young people.

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Life stages

Health information in relation to a number of different life stages and life events, such as babies and toddlers, children, teenagers, young adults, pregnancy, women's health, men's health, seniors and end-of-life issues.

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Stress in young people

Young people report higher stress levels — and for different reasons — than older Australians. Learn more here.

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Youth suicide

If you or someone you know is thinking about suicide, it’s important not to ignore the warning signs. There are things you can do to keep safe. Learn more here.

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What do social workers do?

Social workers provide counselling, information and referral to other services in crisis situations. Here's what to do if you need a social worker.

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