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Are you worried about teenagers and screen time?
Questions exist in the minds of most parents and carers about their teenagers’ use of digital technology. How much is too much?
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As websites for adolescents go BITE BACK is a little different. It contains information and psychoeducation seen on the other websites, but has a focus on the positive aspects of life and a level of interactivity not seen elsewhere.
The tag line for the ReachOut site “Help with tough times, sex, friends and drugs” gives a clear indication of its expected user population.
Not every adolescent you see with “adolescent angst” or behavioural problems has a diagnosable mental illness. That doesn’t mean they don’t need your help.
The importance of individuals with bipolar disorder engaging in effective self-management practices has been increasingly recognised. A recent study by Jennifer Nicholas has shed light on self-management strategy use in young adults with bipolar disorder.