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Harm reduction focuses on identifying and targeting specific risks that arise from alcohol and other drug use. This may include risks to the individual, as well as their family and friends. This factsheet from the Australian Institute of Health and Wellbeing provides examples of harm reduction initiatives in Australia and explains how they work.

Harm reduction refers to policies, programmes and practices that aim to minimise negative health, social and legal impacts associated with drug use, drug policies and drug laws. Learn more in this factsheet from Harm Reduction Australia.

Mental health is about being able to work and study to your full potential, cope with day-to-day life stresses, be involved in your community, and live your life in a free and satisfying way.  This video features headspace Youth National Reference Group members exploring what mental health is, such as having a healthy mindset, your sense of self, emotional balance and more

All young people need boundaries and consequences. It's part of normal, healthy development. Learn more about this topic in this video from Youth Drug and Alcohol Advice service in Victoria.

Please note this resource was created outside of Tasmania: it may contain links for services not available in the state.

Adolescence is a key period of learning and growth. From around age 10 through to around age 25, young peoples’ brains are maturing and developing. This short video helps to explain why young people’s decision making may be seen by adults as risky, impulsive, poorly thought out, or driven by emotion.