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Suicide & self-inflicted injuries, road traffic accidents and falls accounted for nearly two-thirds of injuries in Australia in 2003 (Source: The burden of disease and injury in Australia 2003 [Australian Institute of Health and Welfare])
2,173 of the deaths that occurred in Australia during 2003-04 were the result of intentional self-harm. 215 deaths during 2003–04 involved assault by another person. Males were almost twice as likely as females to be a victim of homicide. (Source: Injury deaths, Australia 2003-04 [Australian Institute of Health and Welfare])
Follow the links below to find information about violence, abuse, assault and suicide, including support services.
Updated October 2007
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Gambling - advice for family and friends
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Better Health Channel
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The family and friends of problem gamblers can feel a sense of guilt, shame and helplessness. They may feel frustrated, isolated and angry about gambling and its impacts. Support services including counselling, financial counselling and legal advice are available to affected family and friends.
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Sep 2008
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It's party time!
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Parties are all about; having fun, socialising, with people you know, meeting new people.
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Aug 2008
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Internet safety
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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The net can be a lot a lot of fun but young people using the internet need to be aware of the dangers, scams and rip-offs that are out there, and how to avoid them.
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Jul 2008
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Mental illness and violence
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SANE Australia
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Research indicates that people receiving treament for a mental illness are no more violent or dangerous than the general population.
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Jun 2008
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Deliberate Self-Harm
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Inspire Foundation
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This fact sheet has information on deliberate self harm and ideas for managing the feelings without harming yourself.
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Jun 2008
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Anger
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Anger is a natural human emotion, experienced by all of us. However, many people think of anger as a 'bad' or 'negative' emotion, which can prevent themselves or others from expressing it in a healthy and helpful way.
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Jun 2008
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Harassment
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Harassment (or bullying) causes real distress. It also has negative consequences for the person doing the harassment. Children and young people who are bullied can have problems like anxiety and depression.
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Apr 2008
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Social networking online
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Young people often spend a lot of time on their computer playing games, emailing or using social networking sites such as MySpace, Bebo and Facebook. Parents often worry about how much time young people spend in front of a computer.
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Mar 2008
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Keep yourself safer
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Mostly our world in Australia is very safe. Every day people are able to walk safely down the road, be alone at home, go to the beach with friends and walk with friends after dark without being a victim of personal violence.
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Mar 2008
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MySpace and other computer based leisure
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Teens often spend a lot more time on their computer and on the Internet than parents think is good for them. They may be playing games, emailing or using sites on the Internet such as MySpace.
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Feb 2008
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Getting through Orientation Week (O-Week)
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Inspire Foundation
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This fact sheet has information about getting involved in activities and managing your alcohol intake during O-Week.
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Feb 2008
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Safe chat over the net
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Inspire Foundation
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The net is a cool place to hang out and chat with other people, but it is important to make sure that you are chatting safely.
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Feb 2008
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Assessing your safety
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Inspire Foundation
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This fact sheet has information on the things that you can do to ensure your safety.
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Feb 2008
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An abusive relationship
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Inspire Foundation
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Violence in a relationship can become destructive and physically and emotionally dangerous. If you are experiencing violence in a relationship, things can feel very confusing. This factsheet includes info on key signs of an abusive relationship, what to do if you are being abused, breaking the cycle of violence, and where you can go to get help.
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Feb 2008
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Internet safety
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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The net can be a lot a lot of fun but young people using the internet need to be aware of the dangers, scams and rip-offs that are out there, and how to avoid them.
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Feb 2008
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Self-harm
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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The reasons people harm themselves are complicated. Self-harming usually does not mean that a person wants to commit suicide or that they are looking for attention.
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Jan 2008
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Self-harm
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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The reasons people harm themselves are complicated. Self-harming usually does not mean that a person wants to commit suicide or that they are looking for attention.
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Jan 2008
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Living with violence
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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We live in a world where for most people violence is part of our everyday lives. We see violence on the news, in the movies, or on TV. Violence is anything that is intentionally done to make someone feel afraid, controlled or powerless.
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Jan 2008
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Video games
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Today's computer and video games are much more complex and interesting to the point where a gamer can become immersed in a multimedia-enabled 'virtual reality'.
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Jan 2008
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Video games
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Today's computer and video games are much more complex and interesting, and the technology has advanced to the point where a gamer can become immersed.
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Jan 2008
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