A social enterprise providing education and information to protect and enhance the mental health of young people
This website is hosted by the NSW Dept of Community Services. What is date rape? Date rape is when someone you know socially (but not family) makes you have sex when you don’t want to. It could be someone you meet at a party, or someone you love and trust, like your boyfriend. They might [...]
By Chris Raine As a young Australian, I grew up with the perception that getting drunk on the weekend is just what you do. No questions asked. From 16, when I threw that first beer down my neck, right through to the expensive dinners with champagne that starts with sips and ends in bottles; I [...]
95% of NSW pubs sell energy drinks on tap It is rare that the NSW Government and Opposition agree to tackle an issue together. However both parties agree that selling energy drinks ‘on tap’ in pubs is not in the interests of public health and safety. When mixed with alcohol, energy drinks can lead to anti-social [...]
In 2009 the federal government increased taxes on alcopops, this coupled with increased alcohol prices has seen the emergence of a new trend by young people; drugs over alcohol. Nightclubs and other licensed premises have also put up alcohol prices as they pass on increased liquor and music licensing fees to their customers. Many of [...]
With exams either underway or coming up, teenagers will be feeling the heat over the next few weeks. Many may become stressed, so it's a good idea to keep an eye on them and ensure that the stress doesn't lead to other problems, including depression. When we talk about being stressed, it usually means we [...]
Mass Media (television, radio, print and online) reports about illicit drugs do have an impact on teenagers. However, most young people are more concerned with the damage drugs cause to their health and mental wellbeing rather than the legal implications of drug use. This is the findings of a new Australian study Media Reporting on [...]
A study into the effects passive smoking has on children and their health has been conducted by American scientists. The results were recently presented at the Asia Pacific Conference on Tobacco or Health (APACT) in Sydney. The study found that children exposed to second-hand smoke had a higher rate of health issues including: Attention Deficit [...]
Sudying, getting homework and assignments done and sitting exams can be difficult at the best of times, but it’s even harder for students if they’re feeling stressed, anxious or depressed. Helping students to develop good study habits, manage their time and deal with stress as it happens, can help them to stay on top of [...]
When it comes to drinking and taking drugs many young people face both social and peer pressures. Their friends might encourage them to drink at parties while social pressures come in many forms. Social pressures can include advertising, seeing the lifestyles of celebrities, or being at a party and seeing people who are drinking or [...]
Contrary to the opinion of leading health organisations, the health and wellbeing of young Australians is declining while mental health issues are on the rise. This is the finding of Richard Eckersley author of the report Never Better, or getting worse? The health and wellbeing of young Australians. The report explores patterns and trends around the [...]
