ευνοία — Adolescent Health & Support

Suicide Awareness

Suicide is a serious issue among adolescents. Feeling hopeless, isolated, or overwhelmed can make it seem like there’s no way forward — but help and hope are always available.

Warning Signs

    Talking about wanting to die
Withdrawing from friends, family, school
Extreme mood swings or hopelessness
Giving away possessions or saying goodbye

  

Myths vs Facts

    Myth: Talking about suicide encourages it.
Fact: Open conversation reduces risk.
Myth: Only weak people think about suicide.
Fact: Suicidal thoughts stem from overwhelming stress, not weakness.

  

Protective Factors

    Strong friendships & support networks
Access to mental health care
Connectedness to school, family, or community
Healthy coping skills & self-esteem

  

Support Services

Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800 — Confidential help for ages 5–25, available 24/7 via phone, chat, or email.

Lifeline Australia: 13 11 14 — Crisis support & suicide prevention 24/7.

Online: kidshelpline.com.au | lifeline.org.au

Even if unsure, reaching out can save a life. Be brave, speak up, and support friends who may be struggling.

Bullying Awareness

Bullying can cause long-term emotional and psychological damage. Learn the types, recognize them, and take action.

Physical

Hitting, tripping, spitting, or damaging belongings.

Verbal

Name-calling, teasing, insults, or threats.

Cyber

Online bullying: mean messages, public shaming, fake accounts.

Emotional

Gaslighting, criticism, undermining self-confidence.

Sexual

Unwanted sexual comments, gestures, harassment, or inappropriate touching.

Prejudicial

Based on race, religion, disability, gender identity, or sexuality.

What You Can Do

If bullied: tell a trusted adult, document incidents, seek help.
If you see bullying: support victims, report, act with kindness.
Small acts of empathy can prevent serious harm.
Encourage open conversation and inclusion.

Mental Health Struggles

Adolescents often experience anxiety, depression, or low self-esteem. Recognizing and addressing these early can save lives.

Anxiety: Persistent worry, restlessness, panic attacks.
Depression: Hopelessness, low energy, loss of interest.
Self-esteem issues: Comparing self negatively, feeling worthless.
Sleep difficulties: Can worsen mental health.
Social pressure: Academic, peer, or online stress.

Coping strategies: talk to a friend, write, exercise, maintain routines, seek professional help.

Empathy & Supporting Others

Being empathetic and looking out for peers helps build safe communities:

Listen without judgment.
Encourage help-seeking.
Notice changes in friends’ moods or behaviour.
Small acts of kindness matter.
Be proactive in checking on classmates and friends.
Educate yourself about mental health and bullying.