Peer pressure - Better Health Channel.
Peer groups are groups of friends who are all about the same age. Having a group of friends is an important part of being a teenager. Peer groups can be a very positive influence on a teenager's life, but they can also be a challenge for ... [... more]
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Tertiary studies - managing stress
Stress is a common issue for all tertiary students, particularly around assessment or exam times. You can manage stress in many ways and, remember, you can always seek help from student support services. Stress is a common issue for all tertiary ... [... more]
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Puberty - Better Health Channel.
Puberty is the time in our lives when our sexual and reproductive organs mature. There are also many emotional changes. Puberty occurs at about 11 years for girls and 12 years for boys, give or take a year or so. Puberty can be difficult, for ... [... more]
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Age of consent - sex
Victorian law makes rules about sex and sexual touching. It says that any sexual touching without your agreement is unlawful. It also sets age limits for having sex. The age limits are designed to protect you from exploitation from older people. ... [... more]
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Amphetamines - Better Health Channel.
Amphetamines are synthetic psychostimulant drugs that speed up the workings of the brain. Long-term misuse of amphetamines can lead to serious problems including brain damage, malnutrition and psychosis. Amphetamines are synthetic psychostimulant ... [... more]
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Ecstasy - Better Health Channel.
Ecstasy (MDMA) is an illegal drug that is both a stimulant and a hallucinogen. It is commonly used at parties and nightclubs. Ecstasy can cause death in many ways, including stroke and overheating. 'Liquid ecstasy', gamma-hydroxybutyrate or GHB, ... [... more]
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Gay male issues
There is nothing wrong with being gay. Young gay people are often scared to show their sexuality because there is a lot of pressure to be straight. There are a number of confidential services you can contact if you need to talk to someone about ... [... more]
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Weight loss - common myths
Dieting has led to many unhealthy misconceptions about weight loss and caused long term difficulties in maintaining a healthy body weight. There are no magical foods or ways to combine foods to reduce body fat. To lose weight, you need to make ... [... more]
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Weight management services
The range of weight management services available includes doctors, dietitians, commercial weight loss programs and kilojoule-controlled meals. Obesity is associated with serious health problems including diabetes and heart disease. The range of ... [... more]
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Tertiary studies - friends and family
Studying at university or other tertiary institutions is challenging. Anxiety about making new friends or feeling homesick is normal for students. If you are lonely, depressed or need help, it is important to seek advice from counsellors or other ... [... more]
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Tertiary studies - time management
Time management is an essential skill for all tertiary students. Managing your time will help you to cope with the pressures of study. Self-help strategies and student support services on campus can help you get organised and keep on top of your ... [... more]
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Sex - are you ready
It's normal to have a lot of mixed feelings about sex. Don't let anyone intimidate you into having sex. If you decide to have sex, talk to your doctor or go to a Family Planning Association clinic to find out about preventing unwanted pregnancy ... [... more]
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