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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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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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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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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5 ways to make your opinion count when it comes to health
Got something to say about health? Here are 5 ways to make your opinion count, including significant surveys and channels for complaints.
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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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Anxiety in teenagers
Anxiety disorder can be especially serious for teenagers as they are still developing. Learn more about how anxiety can affect teenagers and how to get help.
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Depression in teenagers
One in five children and adolescents is affected by mental health problems and disorders. Find out about depression and young people.
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Mental health resources for young adults
Many young adults struggle with mental health issues - about their home life, work, study, money or relationships. Learn how to improve your mental health here.
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Community mental health services
Community mental health services are for people with severe types of mental illnesses. Learn about your local community mental health services.
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The Toolbox
The Toolbox from ReachOut.com is a variety of health and wellbeing apps endorsed by health professionals and recommended by young people.
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Breathe
Breathe by ReachOut.com is a free app designed to reduce symptoms of anxiety and stress. It's suitable for all ages and available from the Apple Store.
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WorryTime
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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The Check-in app
The Check-in app from beyondblue helps you start a conversation with a friend who may be struggling. Available from the Apple Store and Google Play Store.
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What Were We Thinking!
Jean Hailes' free app, What Were We Thinking!, provides information to help new parents. It is available from the Apple iOS Store.
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iBobbly app
iBobbly is a social and emotional wellbeing self-help app for young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians aged 15 years and over.
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Body piercing
Healing times may vary depending upon which body part has been pierced. Read on for tips about self-care and avoiding infection.
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Melancholia (depression with melancholic features)
Melancholia is a type of depression, sometimes referred to as melancholic depression. Read more about the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment here.
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Depression in children
If your child has symptoms of depression, it's best to seek professional help. Find out more about depression and children.
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CT scans - information for referrers
Provides doctors requesting CT scans with information regarding CT related radiation in children and young people.
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Puberty for girls
Learn about the complex physical and emotional changes a girl experiences in adolescence as she becomes a young woman.
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Puberty for boys
Learn about the complex physical and emotional changes a boy experiences in adolescence as he becomes a young man.
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What is adoption?
Adoption permanently transfers the legal rights and responsibilities of being a parent from the child’s birth parents to the adoptive parents. Learn more here.
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Mental health resources for lesbian, gay, bi, trans and intersex people (LGBTI)
The mental health issues faced by the LGBTI community are as diverse as the community itself.
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Screening tests for STIs
Sexually transmitted infections, or STIs, won’t always have symptoms that you notice. So, if you’re sexually active, it’s a good idea to have an STI screening test regularly.
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Self-esteem and mental health
Self-esteem is your opinion of yourself. Find out the signs of a low self-esteem and what you can do to improve your self-esteem and mental health.
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Developing life skills through sports
Sport isn’t just good for children’s bodies. Sport has psychological benefits for children and adolescents, and teaches them important life skills.
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Just for kids: your feelings and mental health
If you're a kid, find out who you can talk to about mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, bullying, cyberbullying and drugs and alcohol abuse.
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Bowel cancer in young people on the rise — here’s what to look out for
Bowel cancer more commonly occurs in older people, while rates of the deadly disease in younger people are going up. But whatever your age, it's important to know the warning signs and symptoms of bowel cancer. Learn more here.
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