To prevent the short- and long-term harm that can be associated with early initiation to alcohol and other drug use, it is important to communicate with young people so they know the facts about these substances and how to stay safe.

Suicide is the most common cause of death among young people, accounting for a third of deaths among 16 to 24-year-olds. Suicide is often preventable, if people are able to recognise the signs and act quickly.

Understanding the processes of grooming and offending behaviour helps us recognise the dynamics that impact on children and young people who have been affected by sexual assault.

Most people are aware that illicit drug use is not the norm among our teens, but it is also important to acknowledge that growing numbers of young Australians are choosing not to drink alcohol.

Eating disorders are serious mental illnesses that are associated with considerable psychological impairment and distress.

Not all eating disorders can be simply categorised into ‘anorexia nervosa’, ‘bulimia nervosa’ or ‘binge eating disorder’. A range of problematic eating and weight-loss behaviours can have devastating impacts on individuals and their loved ones.

Teenage parties provide young people with valuable opportunities to develop a range of social skills that they need to relate effectively with their peers. As they get older, alcohol is likely to become a part of these social gatherings and, unfortunately, things can go wrong.

Anorexia nervosa is associated with a range of serious physical and emotional consequences, hence early intervention is critical in order to reach full recovery.

This chapter will provide an overview of bulimia nervosa and other binge eating disorders in adolescents, signs to help recognise these disorders, and what to do for support.

This chapter provides an overview of muscle dysmorphia in adolescence. Readers will gain an understanding of what muscle dysmorphia is, how to recognise it, and what to do for support.