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Growing up ... all about
Page content: Important contacts | Relationships | Body image | Body changes | Health matters | Sex, contraception and pregnancy | Alcohol, smoking and drugs | Quiz
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Growing up brings many changes to the lives of young people and their parents. Teenagers might be concerned about safe sex, relationships, friendships, family breakdown, mental health, diet, nutrition, exercise, and body image. Other topics like menstruation, contraception, pregnancy and abortion may also be of interest.
Important contacts
Relationships
Relationships with parent, friends and family can be difficult, but talking about problems can help.
Body image
Too fat, too thin, too tall, too short, all these things can concern young people but a healthy attitude to body image is important.
Body changes
Puberty and the body changes that come with it, can be exciting and difficult. Periods and learning how to manage them is important for young girls.
Health matters
Depression affects many young people, friends and family can pick up warning signs and help young people cope with life’s challenges.
Sex, contraception and pregnancy
Contraception and safe sex are important issues for young people to know about before they become involved in sexual relationships.
Alcohol, smoking and drugs
Teenagers often experiment with alcohol, smoking and other drugs. But there are many risks to be aware of.
Quiz
Test your knowledge with these quick quizzes.
More information
Australian Government - the source.
Child and Youth Health, SA - Puberty - boy changes, girl changes.
Child and Youth Health, SA - Teen health.
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