Wellbeing and teenagers
Good mental wellbeing is an important protective factor for your child to manage the challenges of the teenage years. There are a number of things that you can try to help improve your teenager’s mental wellbeing. If you'd like to understand more about mental wellbeing, read our fact sheet on wellbeing and teenagers.
Otherwise, see below for our top healthy tips for teenagers to help them develop and maintain mental wellbeing.
Teenage wellbeing
Teenagers with good mental wellbeing are able to get the most out of their teenage years.
Practical tips for your teenager's wellbeing
These five simple activities will have a positive effect on your teenager's wellbeing.
Yarn with an expert: How mob mindfulness can help your teen feel strong
Hear from Darug/Dharawal woman and mental health expert Jenny Holmes on how teens can practise mob mindfulness and strengthen their connection to Country.
6 reasons to get teens in the kitchen
If you're hesitant to get your teenager helping out in the kitchen, here are some benefits you should know about.
Self-care for parents and teens
Self-care is important for the mental health of both parents and teens. Learn how you can encourage and model healthy habits at home so that wellbeing becomes a family priority.
Teaching your teens resilience
Positive coping skills will help your teenager be resilient and have good mental wellbeing.
Teach your teenager coping skills for wellbeing
You can do some simple things to help your teenager put coping skills into action.