Wellbeing
The Adolescent Brain
Understanding some of the basics of developmental brain development can help to untangle some of the challenges you face as a teenager.
Teenage Brain Development - As children become teenagers, their brains grow and change. These changes affect their thinking and behaviour. Understanding how your brain works can help to build a healthy brain.
The Power of the Adolescent Brain - This link takes you to a video series where research helps to shine a light on adolescent brain development. Dr Frances Jensen merges her personal experience whilst also drawing on clinical knowledge and research.
An Anxious Brain - Understanding your brain when you experience anxiety.
Anxiety Disorders - A resource to support your understanding about anxiety.
Managing Anxiety - How to manage your anxiety.
Why do I freak out when I’m stressed? - To work out why you're feeling anxious, it can be really helpful to understand what anxiety actually is, and how it evolved in the human brain.
Good mental health is about living life in a satisfying way, coping with life's challenges both big and small, managing the stress of school and work, and maintaining your own mental wellbeing. There are a number of ways to look after yourself, from eating well to developing good communication skills. Check 'em out here.
Bite Back Mental Fitness Challenge - Six weekly challenges to help you improve your mental fitness, increase your happiness, reduce stress, improve your friendships and your focus. Each completed week rewards you with a token. Collect three or more of the same token to go in the draw for 1 of 6 $50 vouchers for your favourite brand.
Body Positivity & Eating Disorders
Butterfly Foundation - A national charity for all Australians impacted by eating .disorders and body image issues.
Butterfly Resources - Some selected resources from BF.
Headspace - Resources to understand eating disorders and some related myths.
Headspace - What is an eating disorder?
Headspace - Eating for a healthy headspace
Core Confidence - A safe space that provides support journeys of self acceptance and positive body image.
Kids Helpline - Eating disorders can come in many forms. Here are the most common types and their warning signs
NSW Health - Latest update and advice
ReachOut - Managing your wellbeing during COVID-19
Headspace - Tips on getting back into life during COVID-19
UNICEF - Protecting your mental health during COVID-19
Managing Anxiety During Covid-19 - A helpful resource
Protecting Your Emotional Wellbeing - Guidance for teenagers on staying steady in the turmoil of the pandemic.