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Health: Advice on ... Eating disorders

1 April 2008, Youth Work Now

Disorders such as anorexia and bulimia are often thought of as trivial conditions that only affect teenage girls. However, the reality is that they are serious psychiatric conditions experienced by...

Advice on... Sexual health

5 March 2008, Youth Work Now

There has been a surge in the number of young people contracting sexually transmitted infections in recent years. But advising teenagers about sexual health matters poses ethical dilemmas for youth...

Feature - A weight off their minds

5 March 2008, Youth Work Now

The government's obesity action plan has called for more personal support to be provided to overweight young people. Jon Scott visits the Shine youth project in Sheffield to establish just...

Log on to... Healthy eating

5 March 2008, Youth Work Now

Obesity and the size-zero debate are increasing the focus on eating a balanced diet, particularly at key stages in life such as childhood and adolescence. Tim Burke looks at what...

Health: Advice on ... Alcohol

8 February 2008, Youth Work Now

At least half of 11- to 15-year-olds admit to drinking alcohol, which has led to growing concern about how this could affect their developing bodies. Addaction's Rebecca Cheshire considers some...

Advice on ... Cannabis

10 January 2008, Youth Work Now

One in five teenagers and young adults admit to using cannabis despite growing fears about its long-term effects. DrugScope's Ruth Goldsmith explains why it can be harmful and what policies...

From The Frontline - Drugs don't always work for ADHD sufferers

10 January 2008, Youth Work Now

I've worked with many young people with behavioural problems and hyperactive disorders since I started out in youth work eight years ago. I've lost count of the number of conversations...

Elvis Hall, health worker, Family ASSIST, London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham

10 January 2008, Youth Work Now

Were you a health-conscious young person?

Conduct Disorder and Offending Behaviour in Young People

19 December 2007, Youth Work Now

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Health: Advice on... Young wheelchair users

10 December 2007, Youth Work Now

It is not just the physical barriers that prevent young people in wheelchairs from joining in the fun. Whizz-Kidz's Mark Lovell says youth clubs need to make sure those with...