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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Stress in young people
Young people report higher stress levels — and for different reasons — than older Australians. Learn more here.
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Stress
Stress is a normal, physical response, but it becomes a problem when it overwhelms you or continues for a long time. Learn how to tell if you’re too stressed.
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Work-related stress
Too much stress at work can affect you professionally and personally. Understand how work-related stress can affect you and how to manage it.
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Managing stress through the festive season
Christmas can lead to stress, family conflict and financial woes for many people. Check out these tips for keeping your cool during the festive season.
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Dealing with life events
Life events such as accidents, a death and relationships can cause stress, but even happy events such as planning a wedding can make you feel down.
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Relaxation techniques for stress relief
Relaxation can help relieve the symptoms of stress. It can help you calm down and take a step back from stressful situations. Learn how here.
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Financial stress and your health
Financial stress can affect your relationships and health. It's common and can affects anyone, regardless of status. Seek help if you're affected.
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What to do if you’re feeling stressed or helpless about a natural disaster
Feeling stressed, scared or anxious about a natural disaster is normal, even if you’re not directly affected. Here's how to help yourself, and how to donate.
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Building resilience
Setbacks, failures and stress are all part of normal life. Resilience is the ability to cope with difficult times and ‘bounce back’ from adversity.
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Smiling Mind
Smiling Mind is a free app designed to help reduce stress and improve your wellbeing.
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Mindfulness
Research shows that mindfulness – focusing on the present – can improve memory and reduce stress, and it’s a technique that anyone can practise.
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Twitching eye
Spasms in the eyelid can signal fatigue, stress and in rare cases, multiple sclerosis. Learn about its causes and treatments and when to see a doctor.
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The role of cortisol in the body
Cortisol is a stress hormone with many important functions. Find out what happens if you have too little or excess cortisol and about corticosteroid drugs.
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WorryTime app
WorryTime by ReachOut.com gives people a place to store their daily worries. It is a free app that is suitable for ages 12+ and is available from the Apple App Store.
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Mental health resources
Good mental health improves your ability to cope with life's challenges. Find out where to find mental health information, support and advice.
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Nervous breakdown
A nervous breakdown (mental breakdown) is a term sometimes used when a person is suffering mental distress and temporarily can’t function in everyday life.
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Meditation
Meditation can help you with your physical and mental health. Learn more about meditation, how to meditate and how you can incorporate into your day.
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Work-life balance
Do you wonder if you work too much? Or too little? Check out our tips for balancing the pressures of your work and personal life.
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Mood Mechanic Course - online program
Mood Mechanic Course can help you gain better control over your symptoms, improve your confidence, and learn skills to empower you get the most out of life.
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Rural or remote mental health
Life in rural and remote locations can be rewarding, but it can also be tough for people living there to access support for mental health problems.
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Your Christmas mental health questions answered
healthdirect's Chief Medical Officer, Dr Nirvana Luckraj, answers your questions on looking after your mental health at Christmas time.
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Workplace health
Learn about things you can do to reduce your risk of work-related ill-health, and to use your time at work to boost your health.
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Fatigue
Fatigue, when you always feel exhausted even if you are well rested, could be a symptom of something that is wrong. You may need to see your doctor.
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Trichotillomania
Trichotillomania is a mental health disorder where you feel compelled to pull out hair. It can cause embarrassment and distress, but help is available.
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Mental illness
In any year, 1 in 5 Australians will experience a mental illness. Here is information on causes and symptoms of mental illness, and where to get 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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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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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Course - online program
The Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Course is a clinically-proven treatment that helps adults aged 18 years and over to manage psychological and emotional symptoms resulting from experiencing a traumatic event.
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Youth suicide
Don't ignore suicide warning signs. Learn how to stay safe if you or someone you know is struggling or thinking about suicide. Find out more here.
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