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The big issues

Between the relentless 24/7 news cycle and social media, it seems like everyone's got an opinion on everything from Australia Day to Trump. It's easy to feel overwhelmed, disconnected and confused about what's what. We've tackled a few of the big issues to give you the facts, straight up.

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Ask a therapist: How to cope with distressing events and bad world news

We asked Nasalifya Namwinga, a clinical psychologist, to answer your questions about distressing events, vicarious trauma and bad world news.

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How to cope with bad world news

It’s really common to feel different things in reaction to bad world news. If it’s starting to get to you, we’ve got some tips that can help.

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The news and critical thinking: Why is it important?

We consume so much news, but how much of it can we really trust? Learn what media literacy is and how you can improve yours.

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What's the deal with political correctness?

If you’ve ever spent time in a Facebook comments thread, it’s easy to be confused about whether ‘being PC’ is a good thing or not.

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What is discrimination?

Individuals or an organisation are discriminating against you if they treat you differently from everyone else because of something about you that they don’t respect.

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Understanding racism and how to spot it

This guide will help you understand what racism is and why it happens. Learn about different types of racism, and how you can put a stop to it.

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A guide to discussing politics with friends and family

Talking about politics can be interesting, but it can also lead to arguments. Here’s some tips on how to discuss politics productively and safely.

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Practical ways to cope with climate anxiety

Hearing about climate change can be distressing. Here are some tips on how to cope.

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Frustrated by the news? Here's how to channel your anger

If horrible events going on in the world are frustrating to you, you're not alone. Thankfully, there are ways to channel your anger.

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5 seemingly harmless things that are actually sexist

When we think of sexism, it can be tempting to call it a thing of the past - a nasty, embarrassing cultural oversight found in 1950s advertising.

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What do young people care about?

ReachOut spoke to young people at a MYAN conference about the issues they're passionate about, and how they're doing their part to help.

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Understanding terrorism and violent extremism

Read this guide to learn what terrorism and violent extremism means, why it happens, and how to cope when it’s in the news.

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