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Anxiety disorders

Most people have experienced anxiety, but not everybody has an anxiety disorder. Let’s look ...

Why does abuse happen?

You have a right to be safe. Abusive family relationships are complicated. Let’s look ...

What is self-help?

Everything you need to know about how self-help works and how to tell the good ...

Depressive disorders

Most people have experienced feeling depressed, but not everybody has a depressive disorder. Let’s ...

COVID-19: Schooling from home

Online learning from home is a big change. Here are some tips, tricks and ideas ...

Being assertive and setting boundaries

Improving your ability to handle tricky conversations, manage your boundaries and communicate assertively can decrease ...

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Dealing with trauma

Let’s explore some different kinds of traumas and how people can overcome them.

I lost my job

Being unemployed is temporary and nothing to be ashamed of - but it can make ...

Coping with burnout

It can be a balancing act to manage different areas of your life such as ...

Staying safe in an abusive relationship

Being in an abusive relationship can be frightening and confusing. Your safety is the top ...

All about work/life balance

To find a balance between work, study, and family/friends/fun, it can help to ...

My friend’s partner is abusive

If you’re worried that your friend is in an abusive relationship, it can be ...

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Putting pressure on yourself

We sometimes put a lot of pressure on ourselves to be perfect. Here are some ...

Managing people’s expectations of you

One of the hardest aspects of creating a work-life balance is managing the expectations placed ...

All about dissociative disorders

Let’s look at what dissociation is, and explore the different types of dissociative disorders.

Your rights

People need rights to be able to live a full life. Rights are universal, which ...

All about schizophrenia

Let’s look at what schizophrenia is, and how to cope and get support if ...

Supporting someone with schizophrenia

If you know someone with schizophrenia or experiencing psychosis and don’t know how to ...

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Understanding Autism

Learn all about autism, coping strategies that other autistic young people use, and how to ...

Bullying

If you're being bullied, or know someone who is, there are lots of things you ...

Sextortion: What it is and what to do about it

‘Sextortion’ is a type of image-based abuse that can happen online. If you experience sextortion, ...

Revenge porn and image-based abuse

‘Revenge porn’ is a type of image-based abuse that can happen online. If you experience ...

Self-care

Looking after yourself is an important coping strategy. Let’s look at some self-care techniques ...

I'm not ready to go back to normal

The pressure to return to ‘normal’ after a collective trauma, like a pandemic or natural ...

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What if things don't go back to normal after a disaster?

If something big, like a natural disaster or pandemic has got you anxious about when, ...

All about Borderline Personality Disorder

BPD is a mental health disorder that affects people’s thoughts, emotions and behaviours. BPD ...

Respect in relationships

Respect is an important foundation for healthy relationships. Learn more about what it is, how ...

My parents struggled with their own mental health

Family relationships

Families face many challenges and sometimes it’s hard to get along. We’ve got ...

I wasn't coping well after experience violence in my relationship...

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Gender Identity

There’s more to gender identity than being male or female. Learn more about the ...

After lots of fights, my parents kicked me out

Impacts of pornography

Pornography is often just a few clicks away but there are a few things to ...

I was worried my girlfriend had started self-harming again

Risk taking

Often risk taking refers to drinking alcohol or taking drugs, but there’s many different ...

All about depression

Everybody’s heard of depression. It’s more than just sadness; it’s a combination ...

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Dealing with loneliness

While loneliness is a common feeling, it’s often hard to cope with. If you’...

I'm thinking about suicide

Experiencing suicidal thoughts or feelings? We cover what you can do and where you can ...

Coping with emotions

Whether you’re dealing with anger, sadness, frustration or anxiety - it’s important to ...

What is online grooming?

We explain online grooming so you can stay safe and in control.

Sadness and depression

It’s okay to feel sad. It doesn’t necessarily mean you’re depressed. There ...

Sexual Identity

Relationships come in many forms. Learn more about sexuality and the different attractions and relationships ...

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Self-harm

Sometimes people self-harm as a way to cope. Learn what self-harm is, why people self-harm, ...

When online gaming takes over your life

Worried that your online gaming is becoming an issue? Here’s what you need to ...

Online gaming - is this bullying?

Online gaming is lots of fun most of the time, but sometimes when you’re ...

Why sleep is so important

Getting enough sleep is one of the most important things you can do for your ...

Coping with natural disasters

When things feel out of control it’s important to have coping strategies ready

Understanding people with intersex variations

'Intersex' is a term used to describe people born with variations that don’t fit ...

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Hearing voices

What’s happening to me? Worried about why you’re hearing voices and what it ...

LGBTIQ+: The Ultimate Dictionary

A list of important words used in LGBTIQ+ communities

Dealing with peer pressure

We all have times when we feel pressured to go along with our mates. It ...

What you need to know about sexting

You’ve probably heard of sexting. It’s when you send or receive a message ...

Understanding bullying

Bullying can cause lots of distress and its effects can last for a long time. ...

Dating

Whether you’re looking for a relationship, dating or hooking up - there’s a ...

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Could I be pregnant?

Worrying if you’re pregnant can be a really stressful time. We offer you info ...

Looking after yourself

If you’re juggling lots of things like work, study and relationships, it’s easy ...

Abuse in adult relationships

Learn about the different forms of abuse in relationships and where to go for more ...

What is Consent?

Consent is important for any sexual activity. But what exactly does it mean?

All about anxiety

Everyone feels anxious from time to time. But for someone with anxiety, these feelings stick ...

Understanding emotional abuse

When someone is repeatedly hurting you with their words or actions, it’s important to ...

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Building resilience

We all get knocked down by life. Resilience is what helps you get back up. ...

When parents separate or divorce

Adjusting to parents splitting up can be rough for the whole family. We’re here ...

Why you need to know about safe sex

Sex can be enjoyable and fun, but it does carry some serious risks. It’s ...

Drugs and Alcohol

There’s always a risk involved in taking drugs and alcohol. It’s important to ...

Coping with family holiday stress

Holidays can be fun, but they can also be too busy, boring or stressful - ...

Understanding sexual assault

Sexual assault is never ok. In this article we focus on what it is and ...

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Managing your money

Are you a spender or do you prefer to save money? We’ve got tips ...

How to tell if it's bullying

Not all unkind or hurtful behaviour is bullying. Here’s how to tell the difference.

What is this big thing called grief?

Losing someone you cared about can be heartbreaking and turn your world upside down. We’...

When someone dies by suicide

Losing someone we love is a painful time. Losing someone to suicide can feel even ...

Types of eating disorders explained

Eating disorders are complex and can come in many forms. Here are the most common ...

My friend struggles with mental health

It can be hard to see a friend struggle with mental illness, and even harder ...

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Understanding child neglect

Neglect happens when a parent or carer isn’t giving you everything you need to ...

How to cope with losing a loved one

Grief can be tough to cope with, but there are things you can do to ...

Life after school

Leaving school is exciting but also confusing if you’re not sure what you want ...

Making friends

Making new friends isn’t always easy especially as we get older! We’ve got ...

Ways to deal with conflict

Conflict can happen in any situation. Learning how to deal with it well can keep ...

Someone I know is thinking about suicide

If you’re worried that somebody you know is thinking about suicide we’ll help ...

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Dealing with discrimination

Facing discrimination can take a toll on you. We talk more about what it is ...

Dealing with family rules

Family rules can play a role in your life even as you grow older, especially ...

Physical violence and abuse

Violence is never okay. If you or someone you know is experiencing physical abuse it ...

Developing a healthy body image

If you stand in front of a mirror and judge yourself, you’re not alone. ...

How to ask for help

Sometimes we need help but we're not able to ask for it. We've got tips ...

Cyberbullying

If you’re experiencing cyberbullying you’re not alone. It can be humiliating, upsetting and ...

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Coping with a break up

Whether you’re the person being broken up with or the person ending the relationship ...

Thinking about leaving home?

Leaving home is a big step and there are some important things to think about ...

Resume writing

Looking for work? You’ll need a resume! We’ve got some tips to help ...

Sexual, gender and bodily diversity discrimination

Many LGBTIQA+ people face discrimination and prejudice that can affect their health, wellbeing, rights and ...

Exam Stress

Exam time can be challenging. While a bit of pressure can help keep you motivated, ...

Eating disorders

Eating disorders are serious and can affect anyone. They can take many different forms and ...

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Expressing your feelings

Expressing how you feel can help you cope when life throws you challenges. But saying ...

Talking with your parents

Having a hard time talking with your parents about an important issue? Check out these ...

Staying safe online

Social networking is a great way to stay connected with family and friends, but it ...

Homelessness

Homelessness is having nowhere to live. It’s an issue that affects many young people. ...

Online Harassment

Online harassment is an extreme form of cyberbullying that is potentially very harmful. It is ...

Staying safe at parties and clubs

A few simple choices can keep you in control so you don’t get in ...

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Coming Out and Disclosure

Coming Out and Disclosure is a lifelong process about choosing whether you share your sexual ...

Domestic violence at home

Violence or abuse at home isn’t ok. Everybody deserves to feel safe and free ...

Fights with friends

Sometimes friendships can have problems and it can be hard to know what to do. ...

Starting work

Starting your first job can be exciting and overwhelming. Check out these tips to make ...

Interviews

Getting an interview is great news when you’re looking for a job. With preparation ...