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I was struggling with my mental health
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My parents divorced and it changed my life
"I was at school every day for six hours yet I barely smiled."
When I was 11 years old, I lost my little sister
"Never struggle alone; always reach out and remain hopeful."
Sexting
You’ve probably heard of sexting. It’s when you send or receive a message ...
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Toxic relationships
Toxicity, gaslighting, psychological abuse and unhealthy relationships: all the stuff you need to know for ...
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Abuse myths and facts
The truth about abuse: myths, facts and shining a light on victim-blaming
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All about respect
Respect is the glue that holds your relationships together. Learn ways to be respectful and ...
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Feeling sad and depression
Feeling sad is not the same as being depressed. Sometimes it’s hard to tell ...
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Why am I anxious?
To work out why you're feeling anxious, it can be really helpful to understand what ...
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How to manage anxiety
Anxiety can feel overwhelming, but there are some simple steps you can follow to help ...
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Why do I freak out when I’m stressed?
To work out why you're feeling anxious, it can be really helpful to understand what ...
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Your brain when you're anxious
The brain is very complex! But let’s simplify things a bit, to help you ...
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Anxiety disorders
Most people have experienced anxiety, but not everybody has an anxiety disorder. Let’s look ...
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My parents lost their jobs
If you have a parent, guardian or caregiver who has lost their job, it could ...
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Coping strategies
If you are feeling stressed, anxious or just struggling to deal, there are lots of ...
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Staying safe in an abusive home
You have a right to be safe. In an unsafe environment like an abusive home, ...
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Why does abuse happen?
You have a right to be safe. Abusive family relationships are complicated. Let’s look ...
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Depression and your brain
There are lots of theories about what causes depression. Let’s explore what happens in ...
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What is self-help?
Everything you need to know about how self-help works and how to tell the good ...
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Depressive disorders
Most people have experienced feeling depressed, but not everybody has a depressive disorder. Let’s ...
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Coping with depression
Depression can really bring you down, but there are some simple steps you can follow ...
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Dealing with health anxiety
Have you ever experienced an unusual physical symptom and thought, "Oh no, what if that ...
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Being assertive and setting boundaries
Dealing with friends, fights, fallouts and more? Here's our top tips for improving your social ...
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Conflict at home
Disagreements in families are normal and healthy. Here is a guide to resolving family conflict.
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My friend is unsafe at home
You might learn (or suspect) a friend is experiencing family violence and not know how ...
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Why can’t I focus at school?
Stress can make it difficult to concentrate, learn and feel motivated. Here are some tips ...
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I’m worried about the environment
It’s normal to be worried about the environment and the things you see on ...
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Living with ADHD
Let’s look at what ADHD is and explore how to cope and thrive.
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Living with Oppositional Defiance Disorder
Let’s look at what Oppositional Defiant Disorder is, and some strategies that can help ...
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Your rights
Your rights apply across all aspects of your life – you have social, cultural, political and ...
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Social media and mental health
Social media gets a pretty bad rap. It's true that it can have negative impacts ...
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Understanding Autism
Learn all about autism, coping strategies that other autistic young people use, and how to ...
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Coping strategies: As told by you!
We hand the mic over to you to share the coping strategies that made a ...
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Sextortion: What it is and what to do about it
‘Sextortion’ is a type of image-based abuse that can happen online. If you experience sextortion, ...
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Revenge porn and image-based abuse
‘Revenge porn’ is a type of image-based abuse that can happen online. If you experience ...
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Self-care
Looking after yourself is an important coping strategy. Let’s look at some self-care techniques ...
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Cyberbullying
If you’re experiencing cyberbullying, you’re not alone. It can be upsetting and difficult ...
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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Let’s look at what OCD is and explore how to cope and thrive.
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I'm not ready to go back to normal
The pressure to return to ‘normal’ after a collective trauma, like a pandemic or natural ...
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What if things don't go back to normal after a disaster?
If something big, like a natural disaster or pandemic has got you anxious about when, ...
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Mindfulness
Mindfulness connects us through the present moment by connecting us with our body. Our body ...
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Meditation
Meditation is a coping strategy with an impressive amount of benefits - and anyone can ...
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Stress, burnout and languishing
Having good mental health isn't just an absence of mental illness - it's where you ...
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Coping with stress, burnout and languishing
So, you know you are dealing with stress, burnout or languishing – but what to do ...
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Becoming a teen
Your guide to puberty, dating, friends, high school and more!
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Bullying
If you're being bullied, or know someone who is, there are lots of things you ...
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Dealing with bullying
Bullying is difficult to deal with and can feel hard to stop – especially if the ...
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Phone counselling
Got questions about Kids Helpline phone counselling? It's the fastest way to get support and ...
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Webchat counselling
Got questions about Kids Helpline webchat counselling? If you can't get to a phone or ...
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About Kids Helpline
We provide free support and counselling (talking through problems) to people aged 5-25. We also ...
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My Circle peer support
My Circle is the free, private, safe and confidential social platform for 12-25 year olds ...
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Developing resilience
So, you’ve got this problem... Or maybe life is just lowkey crappy rn... We ...
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The biggest mistake I made was not telling anyone I was going through this
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Peer pressure and fitting in
When your mates pressure you to do or go along with something you don’t ...
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Exam Stress
Exams coming up? Sometimes the pressure you feel can help keep you focused, other times ...
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I'm thinking about suicide
Suicide shouldn't be a taboo topic. Let's talk about it honestly, openly, safely and with ...
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I was obsessed with looking perfect
"I felt ugly even when people said I was beautiful"
Body image
Ever read a body positive quote on loving yourself and thought, 'Lmao love myself? I ...
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Thinking about leaving home?
Leaving home is a big step and there are some important things to think about ...
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She turned everyone against me
When Zoe started being bullied by a 'friend', she didn't know where to turn.
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Coping with emotions
Sometimes emotions can feel great, but sometimes they’re uncomfortable or even painful. Whether you’...
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Self-harm
Sometimes people self-harm as a way to cope. Learn what self-harm is, why people self-harm, ...
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They made me feel like I was small and insignificant...
"I became their victim, their target."
All about depression
Depression is more than just feeling sad. It's a mixture of thoughts, feelings and behaviours.
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Anxiety
Everyone feels worried sometimes. But for someone with anxiety, these feelings can stick around and ...
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Dating
Thinking about dating? It can be a fun way to explore your feelings and get ...
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Now I'm proud to be bisexual
"I thought I was weird. I've always had difficulties in school."
What is abuse
Abuse takes many forms and there isn’t one single way that a person is ...
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Being emotionally abused at home was really tough
"No one knew what my life was like."
Starting a new school
Starting high school or moving to a new school can leave you feeling stressed out! ...
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My friend is being cyberbullied
Putting a stop to cyberbullying is everyone’s responsibility. If you know someone who is ...
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Looking after yourself
If you’re juggling lots of things like school, chores, sports and friends - it’...
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Drugs and Alcohol
You might see your friends experimenting with drugs and alcohol and it’s got you ...
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Getting along with family
Sometimes it’s hard to get along with family. We’ve got some tips on ...
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Coping with loneliness
Feeling lonely sometimes is ok. But when it’s happening all the time you might ...
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Staying safe online
Scams, spam, identity theft, cyberbullying, invasions of privacy, cybercrime, online abuse, malware, etc... ever feel ...
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Coping with a break up
Break ups can be tough no matter which end of the break up you’re ...
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Eating disorders
Eating disorders are serious and have a big impact on someone’s health. We’re ...
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Hearing voices and seeing things
What’s happening to me, am I going crazy? Worried about why you’re hearing ...
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Online Harassment
Being harassed online is a serious form of cyberbullying that is against the law.
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Abuse at home
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Sexual Identity
Relationships come in many forms. Learn more about sexuality and the different attractions and relationships ...
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I was down about stuff in the news
"I couldn't focus and I couldn't sleep from the worry."
My friend is thinking about suicide
Talking openly about suicide can help save a life. Here’s everything you need to ...
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How to ask for help
Sometimes we need help but we're not able to ask for it. We've got tips ...
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NEVER give up on your dreams
Telling my parents I was pregnant was the hardest thing
Let's get real about porn
It's normal to be curious and have questions about pornography (porn) whether you have seen ...
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Could I be pregnant?
Worrying if you’re pregnant can be a really stressful time. We offer you info ...
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All about consent
What does it mean to have consent when it comes to sex?
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Resume writing
Looking for work? You’ll need a resume! We’ve got some tips to help ...
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Taking risks
We all take risks in life. Some risks are more dangerous than others. We can ...
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I get really upset that I'll end up with no friends
"I didn't have many friends in primary school"
Expressing your feelings
Expressing how you feel can help you cope when life throws you challenges. But saying ...
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Homelessness
Homelessness is having nowhere stable to live. Whatever the reason for leaving home – having a ...
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I can finally be myself
Jacob was finding it hard to keep his feelings to himself.
Talking with your parents
Having a hard time talking with your parents about an important issue? Check out these ...
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They really helped me get my confidence back
I'm so glad I called them
Gender Identity
There’s more to gender identity than being male or female. Learn more about gender ...
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What is online grooming?
We explain online grooming so you can stay safe and in control.
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Ways to deal with conflict
Conflict can happen in any situation. Learning how to deal with it well can keep ...
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Domestic violence at home
Violence or abuse at home isn’t ok. Everybody deserves to feel safe and free ...
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Understanding emotional abuse
When an adult is hurting you with their words or actions over and over, it’...
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Dealing with family rules
When family rules cause fights at home it can make everyone feel miserable. We’ve ...
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Mood Swings
Feeling great one minute and down the next? Going through puberty means your emotions can ...
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Understanding sexual abuse
Sexual abuse is never ok. In this article we focus on what it is and ...
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When online gaming takes over your life
Worried that your online gaming is becoming a problem? Here’s what you need to ...
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Online gaming - am I being bullied?
Online gaming is lots of fun most of the time, but sometimes when you’re ...
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Coping with natural disasters
When things feel out of control it’s important to have coping strategies ready
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Understanding people with intersex variations
'Intersex' is a word that describes people born with variations that don’t fit doctors' ...
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Why sleep is so important?
Getting enough sleep is one of the most important things you can do for your ...
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Making friends
Making new friends is exciting but sometimes it’s hard to do! Check out our ...
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Partying safely
A few simple choices can keep you in control so you don’t get in ...
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LGBTIQ+: The Ultimate Dictionary
A list of important words you’ll hear used in LGBTIQ+ communities
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Sexual, gender and bodily diversity discrimination
Many LGBTIQ+ people experience discrimination that can affect their lives. Learn more about this below.
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Fights with friends
Although it’s hard to fight with your friends, it’s totally normal and even ...
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Physical violence and abuse
Violence is never okay. If you or someone you know is experiencing physical abuse it ...
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When parents separate or divorce
It can be rough on the whole family when parents split up. You don’t ...
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Managing your money
Are you a spender or do you prefer to save money? We’ve got tips ...
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Could I be a cyberbully?
Know when your online behaviour crosses the line and what to do about it so ...
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Dealing with discrimination
Facing discrimination can take a toll on you. We talk more about what it is ...
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When someone dies by suicide
Losing someone we love is a painful time. Losing someone to suicide can feel even ...
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I'm thinking about having sex
Deciding to have sex for the first time is a big deal. There are a ...
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What is this big thing called grief?
Losing someone you cared about can be heartbreaking and turn your world upside down. We’...
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Coping with family holiday stress
Holidays can be fun, but they can also be too busy, boring or stressful!
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Coming Out and Disclosure
Coming Out and Disclosure are about choosing whether you share your sexuality and/or gender ...
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How to cope with losing a loved one
Grief can be tough to cope with, but there are things you can do to ...
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Life after school
Leaving school is exciting but also confusing if you’re not sure what you want ...
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Understanding child neglect
Neglect is when the person responsible for taking care of you isn’t giving you ...
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How to tell if it's bullying
Not all unkind or hurtful behaviour is bullying. Here’s how to tell the difference.
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My friend struggles with mental health
It can be hard to see a friend struggle with mental illness, and even harder ...
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Types of eating disorders explained
Eating disorders can come in many forms. Here are the most common types and their ...
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Starting work
Starting your first job can be exciting and overwhelming. Check out these tips to make ...
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Interviews
Getting an interview is great news when you’re looking for a job. With preparation ...
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How do you mean??"
You told us you needed a little extra help when it comes to bullying - ...
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