Young People and Relationships

Follow the links below to find information about young people and their relationships, including relationships with parents and peers.

For information about bullying, peer pressure and sex, follow the links to the HealthInsite topic pages below.

Reviewed January 2012

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Bullying

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Links to information and advice on how to cope or help someone cope with bullying.

Peer Pressure

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Links to information on how to encourage the positive aspects of peer groups while also coping with any negative influences.

Young People and Sex

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Links to information about sexual issues for young people.

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Title:   Attachment - Professionals
Publisher:   Headroom (South Australia)
Description:   Attachment could be called baby bonding. It is a term used to describe the relationship between an infant and their carer.
Date:   Dec 2011
Title:   Trauma and teenagers - tips for parents
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Teenagers in your family who have experienced a traumatic event need both your support and your adult perspective. The way you help them to handle distressing events will influence their behaviour in future crises. A teenager's friends are also an important source of support.
Date:   Nov 2011
Title:   Trauma and teenagers - common reactions
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   A teenager will handle the experience of distressing events differently to young children or adults. In order to help them, parents or carers need to understand the ways in which a teenager manages distress and trauma.
Date:   Nov 2011
Title:   Family break-up
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   When a family breaks up it is usually difficult for everyone. It is like a death which brings with it feelings of grief and loss.
Date:   Nov 2011
Title:   Moving
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Moving is a big decision. There can be many reasons why you or your family are moving.
Date:   Nov 2011
Title:   Parenting - communicating with teenagers
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   There are some simple tips that may improve communication between young people and parents. Adolescents may develop ideas, values and beliefs that are different to those of their parents. They may want more independence than their parents are willing to give. Accept that adolescents may have a different view of the world and respect their opinions.
Date:   Sep 2011
Title:   Family conflict - how to cope
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Conflict can happen when family members have different views or beliefs that clash. Peaceful resolution needs skills in open, two-way communication, negotiation, compromise and respect for the other person' s point of view. Transitioning from one stage of life to another is often a time of additional stress and conflict. Seek professional advice if you think you need help to resolve long-standing issues of conflict.
Date:   Aug 2011
Title:   Family break up - how to cope
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Family breakups are difficult for everyone involved. Children may feel angry, relieved or upset if parents are separating or getting a divorce. Kids may find it helpful to talk to someone outside of the family about their feelings and worries.
Date:   Aug 2011
Title:   Puberty - changes in thinking
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Suddenly your body is telling you that you are changing into an adult and your mind starts to do some changing too.
Date:   Aug 2011
Title:   Relationships with parents
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Many people say there is a lot more conflict with parents when you're a teenager. Conflict is a normal part of any relationship.
Date:   Jul 2011
Title:   Tertiary studies - settling in
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Studying at university or other tertiary institutions is challenging. Anxiety about making new friends, juggling study with other obligations or feeling homesick is normal for students. If you are lonely, depressed, stressed or need help, it is important to seek advice from counsellors or other student support staff.
Date:   Feb 2011
Title:   Conflict with your brother or sister
Publisher:   Inspire Foundation
Description:   Everyone disagrees with each other from time to time and occasional conflict is part of living with brothers and sisters.
Date:   Sep 2010
Title:   Conflict with your parents
Publisher:   Inspire Foundation
Description:   Everyone disagrees with each other sometimes and occasional tension or arguments are part of family life.
Date:   Sep 2010
Title:   Understanding adolescence - Parents
Publisher:   Headroom (South Australia)
Description:   Adolescence is a time of experimentation and rebellion. Teenagers need to begin separating from their parents as part of the transition to adulthood.
Date:   Dec 2011
Title:   Tips for parents: adolescents
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   Advice for parents on how to communicate with adolescents and when and where to seek help.
Date:   Aug 2010
Title:   Self-esteem
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Self esteem is feeling good about yourself, feeling that you are a worthwhile person. While we all have doubts at times, it is important for children to feel OK about themselves most of the time.
Date:   Jul 2010
Title:   Living with teens
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Adolescence can be a challenging time for young people and their families.
Date:   May 2010
Title:   Running away
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Children and young people from families in all walks of life run away from home for all kinds of reasons. Most runaways reported to the police are found within 48 hours. This can be a very scary time for parents and family.
Date:   Apr 2010
Title:   Alternative care - living with foster parents
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Alternative care is a service that helps families who are going through tough times in the hope that the family will then be able to get back together again in a safe and caring environment. Alternative care is often called foster care.
Date:   Jan 2012
Title:   Talking to teenagers and establishing rules
Publisher:   Multicultural Health Communication Service (NSW)
Description:   Improving communication between parents and teenagers and establishing rules.
Date:   Apr 1999

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