Mental health first aid is the help given to a person who is developing a mental health problem, experiencing a worsening of a mental health problem, or in a mental health crisis.

This chapter is about bullying – what it is, what it isn’t, what to do and not do about it – for parents, teachers and others working with young people.

Knowing when to really be concerned and when not to is important. Adolescence is a time of such significant change that it’s hard to know what’s ‘normal’ and to be expected, and what’s not.

Readers will gain an understanding of what depression is, how to recognise it and what to do for support.

Non-suicidal self-injury is a dysfunctional coping strategy that is often used by young people at times of great distress, and often indicates an underlying mental health problem

This chapter deals with helping young people manage time online by taking a balanced and collaborative approach. This involves setting boundaries in collaboration with young people and empowering them with tools to help self-manage their time online.

An overview of anxiety problems in adolescence and is for parents, teachers and other adults who have contact with adolescents who could be experiencing an anxiety disorder.