Child and Youth Health

Body Piercing and Health

smorrison — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 15:59:18 +1100

Many people make the decision to have a part of their body pierced. Body piercing can have potential health consequences, some of them quite serious. This new brochure in the AMA youth health series, outlines some of the potential health problems of piercing, and provides advice on important questions to ask in order to avoid those problems.

Body Image and Health - 2002. Revised 2009

webmaster — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 05:00:00 +1000

Body image describes how an individual conceptualises his or her physical appearance. The body image a person has results from the interaction between the person’s thoughts, beliefs, feelings and behaviours regarding their own body, and their perception of what counts as the ideal body within their own social and cultural setting. Unhealthy body image can affect men and women, children and the elderly from all backgrounds.

Cannabis and your health

smorrison — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 11:53:22 +1100

Youth Health: Cannabis and your health

Developmental Health and Wellbeing of Australia's Children and Young People

smorrison — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 16:30:48 +1100

AMA Position Statement: Developmental Health and Wellbeing of Australia's Children and Young People - 2003

Child Abuse and Neglect - 1996. Revised 2005

emijoc — Wed, 17 May 2006 13:34:00 +1000

AMA Position Statement: Child Abuse and Neglect - 1996. Revised 2005

Stress and your health

smorrison — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 12:32:41 +1100

What is stress?

Stress is a normal part of everyday life. It is the way our bodies respond to events which are stressful and could be a threat. Crossing the road can become stressful if a car speeds towards us. Once we sense the danger of the oncoming car, the body releases adrenaline, which speeds everything up. Our heart beats faster, we breathe more quickly, we may sweat more or get ‘butterflies’ in our stomach. The brain sends a signal to the body to do something. In this case it would be to run and get out of the way.

What causes stress?

Food

smorrison — Mon, 01 Jan 2001 09:53:00 +1100

Youth Health: Food

Summit on Child Abuse

smorrison — Wed, 13 Oct 2004 14:34:00 +1000

Towards a National Policy for Child Abuse and Recovery

The Links Between Health and Education For Indigenous Australian Children - 2001

emijoc — Sun, 24 Nov 2002 11:50:00 +1100

This position statement focuses on the effects of poor health on the educational attainment of Indigenous people, and the reciprocal impacts of poor education on health. A number of recommendations are made to address this relationship.

Feeling Down?

smorrison — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 12:48:41 +1100

Youth Health: Feeling Down?

Drugs

smorrison — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 13:29:12 +1100

Youth Health: Drugs

AMA Youth Health Brochure on Fitness

smorrison — Mon, 01 Jan 2001 15:05:00 +1100

Youth Health: Fitness

AMA Youth Health Brochure on Smoking

smorrison — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 11:07:40 +1100

Youth Health: Smoking

Problem Gambling

smorrison — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 14:33:44 +1100

Youth Health: Gambling and your health

AMA Youth Health Brochure on Alcohol and Your Health

jhill — Mon, 01 Jan 2001 09:00:00 +1100

Alcohol is one of the most commonly used drugs in Australia. People drink to relax, celebrate, have fun, gain confidence and forget problems. It is a depressant drug, which means it slows down the activity of the brain and the central nervous system. In moderation alcohol is not harmful to most people. However, excessive drinking can cause a number of social, personal and health problems. When people are not 100% in control of their speech, movement and judgement it can lead to accidents, drink driving,

AMA Youth Health Brochure on Sex and your health

webmaster — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 16:49:45 +1100

Youth Health: Sex and your health

Doctors

smorrison — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 12:43:44 +1100

Youth Health: Doctors

Health of Young People - 1998

emijoc — Thu, 01 Jan 1998 11:43:00 +1100

AMA Position Statement: Health of Young People - 1998

Youth Health

smorrison — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 15:28:29 +1100

Over a number of years the AMA has produced a range of brochures designed to inform people about issues that effect their health and well-being. A number of these brochures target young people.

Links to online versions of these brochures are provided below.