I think my teen is depressed. How can I get them help?
Moody, withdrawn, down. These words are often used by parents of teens. And young people may say they feel so “depressed” about upcoming exams, or that the world is “just …
Wellbeing
Things Teens Ask: “How do I clean my penis?”
In our Things Teens Ask series, experts from The Conversation answers everyday questions, like ‘how do I clean my penis?’ “Growing up, no one ever gave me the rundown on …
Things Teens Ask: ‘What is wrong with me? I’m never happy and I hate school’
In our Things Teens Ask series, experts from The Conversation answers kids’ everyday questions, and today it’s talking to a teen who says ‘I’m never happy’. Hi, I was just …
Things Teens Ask: How can I say ‘no’ to drugs?
In our Things Teens Ask series, experts from The Conversation answers kids’ everyday questions, and today it’s a teen who wants to know how hard it is to say no …
Why sugar is so much worse for teenage brains
Teens are particularly drawn to rewards, including eating tasty foods high in fat and sugar. The effect of sugar on teenage brains can be significant. The rate of obesity is …
Being more by doing less
“I’ve got nothing to do, Mum,” my youngest said, approximately 57 seconds after arriving home from a two-night school excursion. “Why don’t you just sit on the front verandah and …