High school can be a pretty stressful time, so looking after your physical and mental health is really important. The following sites have a lot of tips for staying healthy and resources you can use for help if you need it:

Headspace

Headspace is Australia's national youth mental health foundation and contains info about what mental health is, how to stay mentally healthy and ways you can get help. They also have heaps of info on drugs and alcohol.

Youth Beyondblue

Depression is really common, and this site is getting out the message that it's ok to talk about. There's heaps of info on how to help your friends when you're worried about them and where you can get help if you need it.

Kids Helpline

This free, anonymous and confidential 24-hour phone service is available to young people aged 5-25. Their counsellors deal with all sorts of issues, from relationship breakdowns to bullying, sexual abuse and drug usage.

Lawstuff

A website with info about laws and legal rights for people under 18 years in Australia, such as moving out of home, buying a car, renting a house, having sex, and using alcohol and other drugs.

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