Early intervention There is a need to identify early (at preschool and early primary school), those who may have peer relationship issues and implement appropriate programs. Additional focus is needed on preschool education to prevent bullying and promote wellbeing. There is a need to raise awareness among schools and parents of the emerging evidence that …
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A review article in the Annals of Internal Medicine has concluded that the gram-negative anaerobe Fusobacterium necrophorum is as common as group A strep in teenagers with sore throats. Up to 1 in 400 of these cases develop complications, such as abscess formation, septicaemia with septic pulmonary emboli, and Lemierre syndrome (septic thrombophlebitis of the …
 Presence of a charismatic adult in their lives Social emotional competencies (anger management, conflict resolution, problem solving, ability to name and recognise one’s own and other’s emotions, ability to display empathy) Sense of meaning, purpose and belonging Optimistic self talk Islands of competence SOURCE: Dr Michael Carr-Gregg, Healthed Annual Women’s Health Update, Sydney 2010 …
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Help is available for doctors and patients who find STI contact tracing a challenge. For patients, the website www.letthemknow.org.au takes them through a variety of strategies including face-to-face discussions, emails, text messages and letters. It covers different scenarios, such as alerting a current partner or a previous one, and offers advice on handling a range …
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Early recognition of a developing psychotic illness is now recognised as have a number of important benefits, including: o halving the suicide risk o increasing the chance of securing a job o delaying or even preventing the onset of a disabling psychotic illness o preventing the first contact being via police or involuntary detention o increasing the likelihood of keeping …
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Half of sexually active young people always used condoms in the past year. Sexual practices may be more varied than before, especially oral sex. Unwanted sex among female students has increased significantly. Unwanted or unprotected sex occurs in a significant proportion under the influence of alcohol or other drugs. Like adults, adolescents tend to be …