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There’s a lot to juggle when it comes to parenting teens, but you don’t need to do it all on your own. Join ReachOut as we work with a diverse range of professionals whose expert advice can help to guide you through tricky situations with your teen.

Ask an expert: Teens and screen time

Psychologist and digital wellbeing expert Jocelyn Brewer answers common questions about teens and screens.

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Ask an expert: Teens and dating

Sexologist and mother-of-two, Jayne McCartney answers your questions about teen romantic relationships and modern teen dating customs.

Ask an expert: Supporting teens to cope with distressing world events

Clinical psychologist Nasalifya Namwinga offers advice on how to support teens following a distressing world event.

Ask an expert: Exam stress and neurodiversity

Neuroaffirmative psychologist Kate Plumb answers common questions parents and carers have about supporting neurodivergent teens through exam stress.

Ask an expert: Does social media cause poor body image?

GP and mum-of-two Dr Preeya Alexander breaks down the relationship between social media and teen body image.

Ask an expert: Self-harm in teenagers

Clinical psychologist Nasalifya Namwinga answers common questions about self-harm and offers expert advice on how to support your teen.

Ask an expert: Keeping teens safe online

Actor and comedian Peter Rowsthorn and his teen daughter Billie chat about how to keep teens safe online.

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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.

Ask an expert: Safe ways for teens to connect online

Teen content creator George and clinical psychologist Nasalifya share some of the ways teens can safely build community online.

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Ask an expert: Supporting your autistic teen's mental health and wellbeing

Neuroaffirmative psychologist Kate Plumb shares her tips and advice on how to support your autistic teen’s mental health and wellbeing.

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Ask an expert: Pornography, teen mental health and wellbeing

Sexologist Jayne McCartney answers your questions about how pornography can impact teen mental health and offers practical, shame-free advice for supporting your teen.

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Ask an expert: Social Anxiety Disorder in teenagers

Clinical psychologist Nasalifya Namwinga answers common questions about Social Anxiety Disorder and offers expert advice on how to support your teen.

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Ask an expert: Getting support for online bullying

Helping your teenager deal with online bullying can be tough. Learn a ReachOut Parents Coach's top strategies for supporting their mental health and wellbeing.