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Young People
The transition from childhood to young adulthood can be both exciting and confusing. This topic covers many of the issues that may affect young people during this time, such as social and survival skills and physical and mental health. There is also some handy information available from Reachout [Inspire Foundation]
Reviewed January 2012
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Links to information about alcohol and the effects it can have on young people.
Child and Youth Support Services
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Links to information on support services, counselling and contacts for children and young people.
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Links to information about social, recreational or habitual use of drugs and substances, including alcohol, tobacco, amphetamines, cannabis, cocaine and heroin.
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Links to dietary information for young people, including how to achieve a balanced diet, facts about dietary related skin and weight problems and recipes.
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Links to information on exercise, fitness, sport and physical activities for young people.
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Links to information and research on mental health issues for young people, including tips for parents of young people.
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Links to information about common adolescent skin diseases.
Survival Skills for Young People
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Links to information about the skills young people need to develop and the issues they may face as they prepare for independence.
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Links to information for and about young carers.
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Links to information about young people and employment
Young People and Relationships
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Links to information about young people and their relationships, including relationships with parents and peers, and links to information about bullying, peer pressure and sex.
