What do THEY think?

Key to improving our impact on young people is working with them to understand what makes us more accessible. Reaching those who are struggling is a huge challenge, when those struggling find it hard to access the services they need, or have a stigma about doing so. Download young people's tips for youth friendly practice.

This month we've published new reviews from young people on leading online mental health tools, and sought their feedback on how to improve the national health curriculum. Take 5 minutes to see what they thought.

Internet addiction - does it exist?

For some people, excessive use of the internet can be as detrimental to their health and social wellbeing as a severe addiction. But when does it qualify as addiction?

Read the article by consulting psychologist Liesje Donkin - highlighting the evidence for and against internet addiction, and get practical tips for supporting young people who have identified their internet use as problematic.

Get the facts - view the article on ReachOut Pro

Also on ReachOut Pro: BITE BACK at negative thinking - Interview with Black Dog Institute

"Facts, not fear" - Young people speak up on health

Last week ReachOut.com partnered with ACARA to ask young people what they want to see in the new national Health and Physical Education curriculum.

Using Facebook to facilitate the discussion, 197 comments were received over an hour, with great perspectives from young people on the things they want to be taught about, and how.

View the discussion on Facebook

Find out more about the ACARA consultation

Coming up on ReachOut.com: How does sleep affect your wellbeing?

Suicide response - New services launched

Suicide Callback Service launches online counselling

• For people concerned about someone
• For people bereaved by suicide

ATAPS Suicide Prevention Professional Development Training

• Equips allied health workers with foundational knowledge and skills to assist working with and effectively engaging populations at risk of suicide and serious self-harm.

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