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Young adults health
Young adults' health
Contraception options
There are many methods and types of contraception. Some are easier to use or more effective than others — know how to make the best choice for you.
Drugs and alcohol
Learn more about alcohol and a range of drugs including marijuana, ice (crystal meth) and MDMA (ecstasy).
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 ...
Hangover ‘cures’
While there are no cures for a hangover, here are tips for avoiding one and for easing the symptoms if you have them.
Sexually transmitted infections (STI)
Sex is part of a healthy relationship, but can carry risks. Learn about safe sex, STIs, spotting symptoms, and what to do if you get infected.
Suicide warning signs
By knowing the warning signs of suicide, those who are most at risk, and by being aware of how to access support, you could help save a life. Find out...
What is addiction?
This article describes the types, causes and signs of addiction, and where to get help.
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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Young adults
Factsheets, personal stories, articles and mental health resources for young adults. Includes content developed in partnership with batyr and generous...
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Eczema - Young Adults
Listen Eczema TOP TIPS FOR MANAGING ECZEMA Moisturise your skin twice a day every day even when there is no eczema and your skin looks/feels great
Read more on National Allergy Strategy website
Dating with an allergy - Young Adults
Listen Dating with an allergy Top Tips For Dating Tell your date about your food allergy up front
Read more on National Allergy Strategy website
Signs and symptoms - Young Adults
Listen Signs and symptoms Top Tips For Recognising an Allergic Reaction Your ASCIA Action Plan lists the signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis
Read more on National Allergy Strategy website
Alcohol and allergy - Young Adults
Listen Alcohol and allergy Top Tips For Alcohol and Allergy Always take your adrenaline injectors with you, regardless of whether you are planning to eat or drink or not
Read more on National Allergy Strategy website
ADHD Teenagers and Young Adults - ADHD Foundation Australia
Many teenagers and young adults are not diagnosed in childhood and on reaching adolescence find it exceedingly difficult to cope with change
Read more on ADHD Foundation Australia website
Incontinence in teenagers and young adults | Continence Foundation of Australia
Incontinence in teenagers and young adults. The Continence Foundation’s adolescent support pages provides information and advice around building confidence.
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Teens and young adults | Autism Awareness Australia
Anxiety, relationships, sexuality, and school pressures, the teenage years are filled with many challenges to navigate. Here are some valuable resources to help support your Teens and young adults.
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Children, teens, and young adult cancers | Cancer Council
It is a very challenging and difficult time when a child is diagnosed with cancer. Access our resources to help you cope in this time
Read more on Cancer Council Australia website
Using Your EpiPen® or Anapen® - Young Adults
Listen Using Your EpiPen® or Anapen® Top Tips For Using Your Epipen®or Anapen® Practice using your EpiPen® or Anapen® trainer device regularly
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Psychological treatments for depression in young adults and adults born with heart problems | Cochrane
Authors' conclusions: Depression is common in people with congenital heart disease and can exacerbate the physical consequences of the illness
Read more on Cochrane (Australasian Centre) website
Screening tests for young adults - Pathology Tests Explained
Throughout adolescence, the emphasis is on immunisations and counselling to prevent illness, injury, and early death. Attention is given to accident and injury prevention as well as health risks from sexual activity and high-risk pursuits such as smoking and substance abuse. Cervical screening is offered from the age of 18 to those young women who are sexually active, or from one or two years after first having sexual intercourse.
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The cost of asthma medicines - Australian Prescriber
Most adults and adolescents with asthma require a preventer inhaler
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A Guide to Optimal Health in Aged Care | Ausmed
As they age, older adults find themselves facing unique health challenges. Whether on their own or requiring in-home care services, by maintaining a healthy lifestyle, older adults can help prevent and control many of these issues, while improving their quality of life.
Read more on Ausmed Education website
Management of Burn and Scald Injuries in Adults | Ausmed
A burn is an injury wherein the skin tissue or eye is partially or completely damaged by heat, cold, electricity, chemicals, gas, friction, bitumen or radiation. A scald is a burn injury caused by a wet agent such as hot water or steam Burns and scalds can vary from minor to potentially fatal.
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Depression and young people - 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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Caring for Older Adults in Summer | Ausmed
Hyperthermia is an umbrella term comprising several heat-related illnesses including heat syncope, heat cramps, heat oedema, heat exhaustion, dehydration, heat rash, worsening of existing medical conditions and heatstroke. Older adults over 65 are one of the high-risk groups for hyperthermia.
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Physical health challenges - The link between physical health and mental health in young people - 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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Vocational recovery - Orygen, Revolution in Mind
Orygen is the world’s leading research and knowledge translation organisation focusing on mental ill-health in young people.
Read more on Orygen website
Self-harm: sorting fact from fiction - Orygen, Revolution in Mind
Orygen is the world’s leading research and knowledge translation organisation focusing on mental ill-health in young people.
Read more on Orygen website
