Emotional Health and Wellbeing

[ Teens ] - Articles on peer pressure, self-esteem, bullying, and other aspects of adolescence.

[ Teens/Mature Teens ] - Includes a list of related reading material about bullying, stress, and wellbeing.

[ Kids ] - Learn what counselling does, what kinds of counsellors there are, why use a counsellor, and different types of counselling.

Cyber Knowledge and Emotion :

[ Kids ] - Take a ride on the E. Motion Express and explore your feelings through interactive stories and games.

Dealing With Feelings :

[ Kids ] - Confused, sad, mad, glad? Learn about these emotions and how to deal with them.

Embrace The Future :

[ Teens/Mature Teens ] - Young Australians' Mental Health and WellBeing program. Includes mental health problems, youth issues, where to get help and upcoming events.

Feeling Fried :

[ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - From GirlZone, take this quiz and learn if you have trouble saying what you think and what's on your mind. Offer tips for wimpettes, u-go-girls, and wombats.

Going to a Psychologist, Psychiatrist, or Therapist :

[ Kids ] - What's it like to go to a psychologist, psychiatrist, or therapist? Learn why kids go and what kinds of things they do when they're there.

GravityTeen :

[ Teens/Mature Teens ] - Personal stories from teens about self-esteem, pregnancy, abortion, and drugs. Includes inspirational thoughts and quotes.

Headroom: Cubby House :

[ Kids ] - Learn what mental health is and how things like bullying and stress affect your feelings. Play games and puzzles. [Games require free Flash download.]

Headroom: Lounge :

[ Teens/Mature Teens ] - Find information on a range of mental health issues, chat with other teenagers, and view the photo gallery.

Headspace.org: Young People :

[ Teens/Mature Teens ] - Explains what mental health is, how to handle stress and information on problems like depression, self-harming, and eating disorders. Includes links to health agencies and Youthline in Auckland, New Zealand.

Helping Kids Grow :

[ Kids/Teens ] - The kids and teens on George Street teach about handling bullies, making friends, moving to a new school, homework problems and respecting other people.

MindZone :

[ Teens/Mature Teens ] - Information on assessing personal strengths, learning to recognize warning signs, and facts about mental health disorders.

Moozie :

[ Kids ] - Meet Moozie the Cow and learn about kindness. Play games and puzzles, color pages or share a picture, help Moozie write a story, and see pictures of the farm.

Nightmares :

[ Kids ] - Tells what nightmares are, why people have them, and what to do about them.

Out on a Limb: A Guide to Getting Along :

[ Kids ] - It's not easy to get along. Help Maria and her friends solve their problems peacefully.

Psychotherapy :

[ Kids/Teens ] - Encyclopedia.com article about what psychotherapy is.

Self-esteem :

[ Kids ] - Find out what high and low self-esteem look like. Learn how people get low self-esteem and what to do.

Shyness - Are You Shy? :

[ Kids ] - Learn what it is, how people become shy, what it feels like, good things about being shy, and how to become more confident.

The Story on Self-esteem :

[ Kids ] - Explains why self-esteem is so important, how kids get it, and what kids who have low self-esteem can do.

Students :

[ Teens/Mature Teens ] - Information for youth on mental health, includes myths, warning signs, stigma, FAQs, and how to get involved. From the National Mental Health Awareness Campaign.

Talking About Your Feelings :

[ Kids ] - Learn more about how to talk to parents and other adults about how you feel about things.

Teens and Therapy :

[ Teens/Mature Teens ] - Answers common questions that teenagers have about psychotherapy.

Wanna Bet? :

[ Teens ] - A magazine for kids about the dangers of gambling.

Watch Your Mouth :

[ Kids/Teens ] - Interactive quiz helps young people discover if they're saying things to themselves that they wouldn't say to anyone else in the world.

Welcoming a New Baby Into Your Family :

[ Kids ] - Tells what to expect before the baby comes, who this new person is, and when happens the baby comes home.

What Kids Say About: Worrying :

[ Kids ] - Find out what worry means and the top eight things kids ages 9 to 13 worry about.

What Kids Who Are Moving Should Do :

[ Kids ] - Moving isn't easy for anyone. Scared, excited, and angry are just a few of the feelings kids may have about moving.

What's Normal?: Overcoming Obstacles and Stereotypes :

[ Teens/Mature Teens ] - Companion to the PBS broadcast explores the meaning of "normal" by introducing stories of teens who live with social or physical challenges and work to defy stereotypes.

Why Am I In Family Therapy? :

[ Kids ] - Explains family therapy to children and teens.

Why Do We Get Nervous? :

[ Kids/Teens ] - Explains why kids feel anxious sometimes and tells what a phobia is.

You Are a Special Person :

[ Kids/Teens ] - Tips on how to enjoy relationships with family and friends.

YouthLine :

[ Teens/Mature Teens ] - Offers free and confidential information, advice and counselling to young people under 25 in and around Bracknell, Berkshire, UK.

Youthline :

[ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - Free New Zealand youth helpline for kids and teens ages 12 and up. Includes helping ideas, stories, FAQs, information, resources and map of Youthline Centres locations.