Challenges and coping

Alcohol, drugs, leaving home, exams and study stress, getting enough sleep - these are just a few of the everyday issues most young Australians are guaranteed to face.

Abuse is never acceptable. If you're a victim of abuse it's important to know how to get help. If you have issues with anger and violence you have options for support too.

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Abuse and violence

ADHD is a mental health condition that can cause people to have challenges with focus, organisation, and time management.

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ADHD

Alcohol and drugs change how you perceive or experience the world around you and can affect you both now and in the future.

Alcohol and drugs

Anger is a normal emotion that everyone experiences at different times, but when it takes over your thoughts and feelings, it can be unhealthy and cause problems. Learn how to cope with anger with this guide.

Anger

Feeling crappy about ourselves for not looking a certain way isn't worth it. The info here on different types of body image can help you feel happy and healthy in your own skin.

Body image

‘Climate anxiety’ or 'eco-anxiety' describe the increasing phenomenon of experiencing chronic stress, anguish and anxiety about climate change. To learn more about climate anxiety, as well as how you can manage the effects and find support, check out the articles below.

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Climate anxiety

We all have different ways of dealing with things. Developing good coping skills is about choosing the strategy that works best for you.

Coping skills

Grief and loss can come in many forms: the death of someone you care about, your parents separating, breaking up with your partner or even moving to a new city.

Grief and loss

Ever feel lost, alone, like no one cares? Sometimes the feeling just goes away, but other times it doesn't. Use the information here to work out what to do.

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Isolation and loneliness

Leaving home is something everyone has to do. Whether you're homeless or leaving home for the first time, the information below can help you get sorted.

Leaving home

Everyone gets sad sometimes. It's part of being human. There are things you can do to look after yourself and help you get through it.

Sadness

Self-harm is often a way of coping with strong emotions. It can be hard to change self-harming behvaiours but with the right help you can learn more positive coping skills.

Self-harm

Being diagnosed with a medical problem can be a shock, especially when it's something serious. It's perfectly normal to feel frustrated or upset.

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Serious and chronic illness

Sexual assault is when you are forced, tricked or coerced into doing sexual things you don't want to. It's never your fault. Here are some things you can do to get support and move forward.

Sexual assault

There's a difference between good stress and bad stress. Stress management is about finding that proper balance.

Stress

Feeling suicidal? Or do you know someone else who might be? Remember that suicidal thoughts are just thoughts – you don’t need to act on them.

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Suicide

From a relentless 24/7 news cycle and social media, it's easy to feel overwhelmed and disconnected. We've tackled some of the big issues to give you the facts, straight up.

The big issues

Alcohol, drugs, leaving home, exams and study stress, getting enough sleep – these are just a few of the everyday issues most young Australians face.