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Teenagers health
Teenagers' health
Acne
Acne consists of spots and painful bumps on the skin and there are many myths around its causes. This article details the facts and how to treat acne.
Glandular fever
Glandular fever (also called the ‘kissing disease’) is an infectious disease which is common in teenagers and young adults. Learn how glandular fever ...
Puberty for boys
Learn about the complex changes that occurs to a boy when he becomes a young man.
Puberty for girls
Learn about the complex physical and emotional changes that occurs to a girl when she becomes a young woman.
Teenage aggression and arguments
Find out how to cope with heated arguments with your teenager, and what to do if they become aggressive or even violent towards you.
Eating disorders and body image
An estimated 1 million Australians experience a type of eating or body image disorder. But treatment is available to help them lead healthier lives.
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Suicide and teenagers - ReachOut Parents
Understand the causes and risks of youth suicide and what to look out for in your teenager.
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Talking to teenagers
Information and advice on talking to teenagers about your mental illness or mental health problem.
Read more on COPMI – Children of Parents with a Mental Illness website
Teenage parents
Teenage parents need emotional and financial support to be able to raise their child and have the option to continuing their education. Find out more.
Read more on Pregnancy, Birth & Baby website
Teenage sleep
What is unique about teenagers sleep?Teenagers' sleep tends to be less regular than the sleep of adults and young children. This means that the times when you go to bed on the weekend are not at all the same as on school nights. On weekends, you may go to bed much later. You may also wake up much later on the we
Read more on Sleep Health Foundation website
Anxiety and teenagers - ReachOut Parents
Learn about anxiety in teenager its types, risk factors, symptoms and how it can affect your teenager at ReachOut Parents.
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Asthma in teenagers - myDr.com.au
Dealing with asthma can be difficult for anybody, and for teenagers it may be accompanied by embarrassment and confusion.
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The teenager with a bedwetting problem Teenagers Continence Foundation of Australia
Continence Foundation of Australia
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Anger and teenagers - ReachOut Parents
The what, why and how of your angry teenager.
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Sex and teenagers - ReachOut Parents
Many teenagers are already thinking about sex so find out what you need to know.
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Teenagers and school - Ngala
The teenage years are an exciting time when children are becoming more independent and starting to make their own decisions
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Youth friendly confidentiality resources - Youth Health & Wellbeing
Developed by NSW Centre for Advancement of Adolescent Health in partnership with the South Eastern Sydney Local Health District, Sydney Local Health District, St George Youth Service (READY Project), this set of resources addresses confidentiality for young people.
Read more on NSW Health website
Youth and community
Advice and information for youth and community workers when they work with parents who experience mental illness.
Read more on COPMI – Children of Parents with a Mental Illness website
Teenage Pregnancy Support (for Carers and Midwives) | Ausmed
Teenage pregnancy, whether planned or not, can be a time of great vulnerability and it’s essential that accessible and relevant support networks are in place. Complications during pregnancy and birth result in the second largest cause of death in 15 - 19-year-old females, globally.
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Youth friendly general practice video - Youth Health & Wellbeing
The youth friendly general practice video informs young people about the breadth of the GP role, the confidentiality of the services that GPs provide, and encourages young people to access GPs.
Read more on NSW Health website
BRAVE Self-Help Program - Teen Program
The BRAVE program is an online program that provides teenagers and their parents with information and skills to help cope with worries and anxiety.
Read more on The BRAVE Program website
Youth Health Resource Kit: An Essential Guide for Workers - Youth Health & Wellbeing
HomeKids and FamiliesYouth Health & WellbeingYouth Health Resource Kit: An Essential Guide for Workers
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Youth Friendly General Practice Training Toolkit: Coordinator Manual and Trainer Guide - Youth Health & Wellbeing
The Youth Friendly General Practice Training Toolkit aims to equip staff with the necessary knowledge, attitudes and skills to effectively engage young people, assess and identify their health issues, and provide appropriate intervention and management.
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Abstinence-plus programs for preventing HIV infection in high-income countries (as defined by the World Bank) | Cochrane
Authors' conclusions: Many abstinence-plus programs appear to reduce short-term and long-term HIV risk behavior among youth in high-income countries
Read more on Cochrane (Australasian Centre) website
Neurodevelopmental disorders and youth mental health - Orygen, Revolution in Mind
Orygen is the world’s leading research and knowledge translation organisation focusing on mental ill-health in young people.
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Better practice guide for services - using technologies - Youth Health & Wellbeing
As part of the Young and Well Cooperative Research Centre, NSWCentre for Advancement of Adolescent Healthdeveloped a better practice guide to the safe and effective use of technologies to promote young people's wellbeing. Using technologies safely and effectivelyto promote youngpeoples wellbeing examines the role of technologies in facilitating direct communication, health promotion, health interventions, research and evaluation.
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