For Teens & Young Adults
These are for you, not about you. A lot of what gets written for teenagers is actually written for the adults worrying about them, which is pretty annoying. We've tried not to do that here. Have a scroll, take what's useful, ignore the rest.
Locking in without burning out
You've probably heard 'it's time to lock in' a thousand times by now, from teachers, from parents, maybe from your own brain at 11pm. And it's true, Term 3 is when VCE steps up. But locking in doesn't mean what a lot of people think it means. It doesn't mean studying until 2am, skipping meals, ditching your mates, or quitting the things you love. Your brain doesn't work like that. This guide is about locking in properly, in a way that actually gets you better results and keeps you well while you do it.
Understanding Anxiety
Anxiety is one of the most common mental health experiences in Australian teens. If you're reading this, chances are you already know what anxiety feels like; racing heart, churning stomach, a brain that won't stay quiet, and a body that won't relax. This is a guide to making sense of it, understanding what's going on, and learning what actually helps.