Beyond Blue has a Youth dedicated website with HEAPS of info on depression...have a look at some of the facts about depression at www.ybblue.com.au in the Resources section under Factsheets
Here are some samples of what you can find out about:
Factsheet 1 - Depression: isn't it just a tough time?
Factsheet 2 - The stats and facts about depression
Factsheet 3 - The stats and facts about anxiety
Factsheet 4 - The help is out there
Factsheet 5 - How can I help?
Factsheet 6 - Caring for others
Factsheet 7 - Getting things sorted
Factsheet 8 - What's the deal with antidepressants?
Lean Teens Eat Brekky - Advertiser
WASHINGTON: Teenagers who regularly eat breakfast tend to weigh less, exercise more and eat a healthier diet than their breakfast-skipping peers, U.S. researchers say.
Their research involved tracking eating patterns, weight and other lifestyle issues of 2216 adolescents in Minnesota for five years.
The subjects were just under 15 years old when they entered the study, published in the journal Pediatrics .
The more regularly the teens ate breakfst, the lower their body mass index was.
Those who always skipped breakfast on average weighed about 2.3kg more than their peers.
University of Minnesota's Mark Pereira said "kids who eat breakfast every day are more healthy overall".
About me:
Hi! Im with the organisation Mid North Division of Rural Medicine! www.mndrm.org.au I am here for the youth of the Mid North and anyone else who is interested! Ask anything, message me and I'll message you back or just browse through some of the links or my MANY MANY BLOGS!!! (Make sure you look at the Older and Newer Blog Archive - left hand side! All very interesting... :p)
Some links you might be interested in:
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This website contains a range of health topics that cover many important issues. You can browse through these categories:
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DRUG ARM
DRUG ARM Australasia is a non-profit, non-government organisation. They are committed to helping to reduce the harm of alcohol and other drugs.
THEIR VISION
To be recognised as a key provider of quality alcohol and other drug prevention, treatment, harm minimisation and support services.
THEIR MISSION
Equipping people to make a positive change through working with clients to provide prevention, treatment, harm minimisation and support services.
DRUG ARM South Australia runs six Street Outreach Services (SOS). These are: Southern SOS operating in Marion and Onkaparinga Council regions; South Western SOS operating in Mitcham, Marion and Holdfast Bay Council; Northern SOS operating in Playford and Salisbury Council regions; Gawler SOS, operating in Town of Gawler; North East SOS operating in Tea Tree Gully Council and West SOS operating in Port Adelaide and Enfield Council region.
The Community Assessment and Response Team (CART) runs in 3 council regions in the southern part of Adelaide - Marion, Onkaparinga and Holdfast Bay.
DRUG ARM’s Major Achievements in SA
One of DRUG ARM’s major achievements in SA is the successful growth of state operations from a single part-time staff member, one volunteer and one vehicle to 12 staff, over 150 volunteers and ten programs throughout the State over eleven current Council regions.
Here are some links to information about the effects of drugs:
