Kids Helpline says that supporting students leaving school is important for their mental health...
"Transitioning from high school can be a time of heightened risk for mental wellness. It can be layered with difficulties that can originate in the transition period as students leave one life behind and begin...
‘My friends are taking MDMA at raves and music festivals. Is it safe?’
No drug is 100% safe. Drawing by Wes Mountain
My friends are taking ecstasy at raves and music festivals. Is it safe? — Anonymous
Key points
no drug use, including ecstasy, is 100% safe
festivals...
Mental health major issue for young
Mental Health Month (October 2019) is a compelling time to raise awareness around the number of mental health-related issues reported to Kids Helpline said yourtown Chief Executive Officer Tracy Adams.
Kids Helpline says mental health issues...
It’s safest to avoid e-cigarettes altogether – unless vaping is helping you quit smoking
The recent vaping-related deaths in the US have brought the issue
into the spotlight around the world. From shutterstock.com
Health authorities in the United States are investigating 530 cases of lung illness, including seven deaths, reportedly connected to vaping....
Psychological resources for youth
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Why is there a March being organized to support a new Australian play?
Michael, on the March
Welcome to the Revolution
When I was young I remember watching the news and seeing women burning their bras. It was a time when Germaine Greer was clearly our era’s Joan of...
Will eating chicken reduce your risk of breast cancer?
While this research has merit, it doesn’t exactly tell us
eating chicken reduces risk of breast cancer. From shutterstock.com
You might have seen headlines recently claiming eating chicken reduces a person’s risk of breast cancer.
These reports...
What is herd immunity and how many people need to be vaccinated to protect...
The vaccine coverage needed for herd immunity varies from
disease to disease. Ryoji Iwata/Unsplash
The term herd immunity comes from the observation of how a herd of buffalo forms a circle, with the...
Youth Sailing Program Helps Young People Navigate Life’s Challenges
Balmoral Sailing Club, run by Jono and Sylvie Allen for the past 28 years, holds many programs and lessons that help young people navigate life’s challenges.
Learn to sail and school holiday programs are included...
Media hype and increased testing: this year’s flu numbers are high, but there’s more...
The media suggests we’re in the midst of a horror flu season,
but there are nuances to consider. From shutterstock.com
Over recent months, the news has been saturated with headlines claiming we’re experiencing a “killer...
