Wellbeing - ReachOut Parents

Wellbeing is all about how we feel about ourselves and our life. It represents a state in which someone is healthy, happy and prosperous. For teenagers this may mean building self-confidence or developing healthy relationships with others. In this section you will find information to support your teenager’s wellbeing and help them to be more resilient.

Words you need to know - Wellbeing

A glossary of services, people and terms you might come across about wellbeing.

Self-care and teenagers

Learn about self-care and how you and your teens can take care of yourselves.

Wellbeing and teenagers

Teenagers with good mental wellbeing are able to get the most out of their teenage years.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander parents and teenagers

As a parent or carer to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people and teens, you can support them to improve their social and emotional wellbeing (SEWB).

Self-confidence and teenagers

Understand the importance of self-confidence, and the common signs of low self-confidence. .

Coping skills, resilience and teenagers

Positive coping skills will help your teenager be resilient and have good mental wellbeing.

Sexuality and teenagers

Find out more about sexuality and coming out when you're a teenager.

Gender and teenagers

Find out more about gender and coming out when you're a teenager.

Friendships and teenagers

Learning positive friendship skills can help teenagers in social situations.

Romantic relationships and teenagers

Understand how teenagers explore romantic relationships, and the importance of respect.

Using Technology

Technology and teenagers

Understand the importance of technology to teenagers and how most young people are using it.

Social media and teenagers

Learn about why teenagers love social media and the possible benefits and risks involved.

Encourage positive online behaviour

Learn how to model positive online behaviour and teach your teenager to do the same.

Managing your family's screen time

Learn some tips for how to do a family screen audit in preparation to set some technology rules.

Using technology responsibly

Teach your teenager to use technology responsibly so they can be safe and well online.

Using technology responsibly

Teach your teenager to use technology responsibly so they can be safe and well online.

Help your teenager take a break from technology

Help your teenager slow down and switch-off with these tips for tech-life balance.

Using technology responsibly

Teach your teenager to use technology responsibly so they can be safe and well online.

Connect with your teenager through gaming

Playing videogames can be a social activity that allows you to bond with your teenager.

Personal stories

A parent's story about self-confidence

Read Nick's story about his son Ben and their journey towards self-confidence.

A teenager's story about coming out

A teenager shares his experience of coming out to his friends and family.