Behaviour and mental health – teens

We have selected articles from respected sources on a number of topics dealing with behaviour and mental health in adolescents.

Potential maximisation

Dr Paul Jacob’s column on the eight proactive psychosocial attributes and tactics that promote competence and wellbeing in deaf children and adolescents.

Behaviour

• Living with young people – Parent Easy Guide | Parenting SA
• Peer pressure or influence: Pre-teens and teenagers | Raising Children Network
• Peer pressure and fitting in | Kids Helpline
• Talking sex with young people – Easy Parent Guide | Parenting SA

Good mental health

• What is mental health? | Beyond Blue
• Mental health in pre-teens and teenagers | Raising Children Network
• Resilience Guide for Parents and Teachers | American Psychological Association
• Self-esteem – Parent Easy Guide | Parenting SA

Mental health problems

• Kids and mental health | healthdirect
• Parenting strategies: Protecting your child’s mental health | University of Melbourne
• Bullying – Parent Easy Guide | Parenting SA
• What are mental health difficulties and when to seek help | headspace

Finding help

• Mental health services and support helplines | Beyond Blue