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Sexting

You’ve probably heard of sexting. It’s when you send or receive a message ...

Toxic relationships

Toxicity, gaslighting, psychological abuse and unhealthy relationships: all the stuff you need to know for ...

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 ...

Feeling sad and depression

Feeling sad is not the same as being depressed. Sometimes it’s hard to tell ...

Why am I anxious?

To work out why you're feeling anxious, it can be really helpful to understand what ...

How to manage anxiety

Anxiety can feel overwhelming, but there are some simple steps you can follow to help ...

Why do I freak out when I’m stressed?

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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 ...

My parents lost their jobs

If you have a parent, guardian or caregiver who has lost their job, it could ...

Coping strategies

If you are feeling stressed, anxious or just struggling to deal, there are lots of ...

Staying safe in an abusive home

You have a right to be safe. In an unsafe environment like an abusive home, ...

Why does abuse happen?

You have a right to be safe. Abusive family relationships are complicated. Let’s look ...

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 ...

Depressive disorders

Most people have experienced feeling depressed, but not everybody has a depressive disorder. Let’s ...

Coping with depression

Depression can really bring you down, but there are some simple steps you can follow ...

Dealing with health anxiety

Have you ever experienced an unusual physical symptom and thought, "Oh no, what if that ...

Being assertive and setting boundaries

Dealing with friends, fights, fallouts and more? Here's our top tips for improving your social ...

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 ...

Why can’t I focus at school?

Stress can make it difficult to concentrate, learn and feel motivated. Here are some tips ...

I’m worried about the environment

It’s normal to be worried about the environment and the things you see on ...

Living with ADHD

Let’s look at what ADHD is and explore how to cope and thrive.

Living with Oppositional Defiance Disorder

Let’s look at what Oppositional Defiant Disorder is, and some strategies that can help ...

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 ...

Understanding Autism

Learn all about autism, coping strategies that other autistic young people use, and how to ...

Coping strategies: As told by you!

We hand the mic over to you to share the coping strategies that made a ...

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, ...

Revenge porn and image-based abuse

‘Revenge porn’ is a type of image-based abuse that can happen online. If you experience ...

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 ...

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Let’s look at what OCD is and explore how to cope and thrive.

I'm not ready to go back to normal

The pressure to return to ‘normal’ after a collective trauma, like a pandemic or natural ...

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, ...

Mindfulness

Mindfulness connects us through the present moment by connecting us with our body. Our body ...

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 ...

Coping with stress, burnout and languishing

So, you know you are dealing with stress, burnout or languishing – but what to do ...

Becoming a teen

Your guide to puberty, dating, friends, high school and more!

Bullying

If you're being bullied, or know someone who is, there are lots of things you ...

Dealing with bullying

Bullying is difficult to deal with and can feel hard to stop – especially if the ...

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 ...

About Kids Helpline

We provide free support and counselling (talking through problems) to people aged 5-25. We also ...

My Circle peer support

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Developing resilience

So, you’ve got this problem... Or maybe life is just lowkey crappy rn... We ...

The biggest mistake I made was not telling anyone I was going through this

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 ...

I'm thinking about suicide

Suicide shouldn't be a taboo topic. Let's talk about it honestly, openly, safely and with ...

I was obsessed with looking perfect

Body image

Ever read a body positive quote on loving yourself and thought, 'Lmao love myself? I ...

Thinking about leaving home?

Leaving home is a big step and there are some important things to think about ...

She turned everyone against me

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Coping with emotions

Sometimes emotions can feel great, but sometimes they’re uncomfortable or even painful. Whether you’...

Self-harm

Sometimes people self-harm as a way to cope. Learn what self-harm is, why people self-harm, ...

They made me feel like I was small and insignificant...

All about depression

Depression is more than just feeling sad. It's a mixture of thoughts, feelings and behaviours.

Anxiety

Everyone feels worried sometimes. But for someone with anxiety, these feelings can stick around and ...

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

What is abuse

Abuse takes many forms and there isn’t one single way that a person is ...

Being emotionally abused at home was really tough

Starting a new school

Starting high school or moving to a new school can leave you feeling stressed out! ...

My friend is being cyberbullied

Putting a stop to cyberbullying is everyone’s responsibility. If you know someone who is ...

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 ...

Getting along with family

Sometimes it’s hard to get along with family. We’ve got some tips on ...

Coping with loneliness

Feeling lonely sometimes is ok. But when it’s happening all the time you might ...

Staying safe online

Scams, spam, identity theft, cyberbullying, invasions of privacy, cybercrime, online abuse, malware, etc... ever feel ...

Coping with a break up

Break ups can be tough no matter which end of the break up you’re ...

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 ...

Online Harassment

Being harassed online is a serious form of cyberbullying that is against the law.

Abuse at home

Sexual Identity

Relationships come in many forms. Learn more about sexuality and the different attractions and relationships ...

I was down about stuff in the news

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 ...

NEVER give up on your dreams

Let's get real about porn

It's normal to be curious and have questions about pornography (porn) whether you have seen ...

Could I be pregnant?

Worrying if you’re pregnant can be a really stressful time. We offer you info ...

All about consent

What does it mean to have consent when it comes to sex?

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 ...

I get really upset that I'll end up with no friends

Expressing your feelings

Expressing how you feel can help you cope when life throws you challenges. But saying ...

Homelessness

Homelessness is having nowhere stable to live. Whatever the reason for leaving home – having a ...

I can finally be myself

They really helped me get my confidence back

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Talking with your parents

Having a hard time talking with your parents about an important issue? Check out these ...

Gender Identity

There’s more to gender identity than being male or female. Learn more about gender ...

What is online grooming?

We explain online grooming so you can stay safe and in control.

Ways to deal with conflict

Conflict can happen in any situation. Learning how to deal with it well can keep ...

Domestic violence at home

Violence or abuse at home isn’t ok. Everybody deserves to feel safe and free ...

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 ...

Mood Swings

Feeling great one minute and down the next? Going through puberty means your emotions can ...

Understanding sexual abuse

Sexual abuse is never ok. In this article we focus on what it is and ...

When online gaming takes over your life

Worried that your online gaming is becoming a problem? Here’s what you need to ...

Online gaming - am I being bullied?

Online gaming is lots of fun most of the time, but sometimes when you’re ...

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' ...

Why sleep is so important?

Getting enough sleep is one of the most important things you can do for your ...

Making friends

Making new friends is exciting but sometimes it’s hard to do! Check out our ...

Partying safely

A few simple choices can keep you in control so you don’t get in ...

LGBTIQ+: The Ultimate Dictionary

A list of important words you’ll hear used in LGBTIQ+ communities

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 ...

Physical violence and abuse

Violence is never okay. If you or someone you know is experiencing physical abuse it ...

When parents separate or divorce

It can be rough on the whole family when parents split up. You don’t ...

Managing your money

Are you a spender or do you prefer to save money? We’ve got tips ...

Could I be a cyberbully?

Know when your online behaviour crosses the line and what to do about it so ...

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 ...

I'm thinking about having sex

Deciding to have sex for the first time is a big deal. There are a ...

What is this big thing called grief?

Losing someone you cared about can be heartbreaking and turn your world upside down. We’...

Coping with family holiday stress

Holidays can be fun, but they can also be too busy, boring or stressful!

Coming Out and Disclosure

Coming Out and Disclosure are about choosing whether you share your sexuality and/or gender ...

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 ...

Understanding child neglect

Neglect is when the person responsible for taking care of you isn’t giving you ...

How to tell if it's bullying

Not all unkind or hurtful behaviour is bullying. Here’s how to tell the difference.

My friend struggles with mental health

It can be hard to see a friend struggle with mental illness, and even harder ...

Types of eating disorders explained

Eating disorders can come in many forms. Here are the most common types and their ...

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 ...

How do you mean??"

You told us you needed a little extra help when it comes to bullying - ...