Anita Hermans Child and Adolescent Psychology

12/08/2025

12/08/2025

11/08/2025

😴 It's Sleep Health Week and for teens, sleep is often the first thing to slip.

With school, screens, and stress, switching off isn’t easy. But sleep plays a huge role in mental health and daily wellbeing.

Check out our latest article "Sleep, teens and mental health: what parents need to know", featuring details on sleep tips for teens ☝️ and our free Sleep Ninja app, designed to help teens build better sleep habits.

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11/08/2025

Physical abuse can include someone taking away your control over your body, such as holding you down or stopping you from moving.

It’s never okay for someone to hurt you or take control of your body.

You can contact 1800RESPECT for support, information and referrals. Call 1800 737 732, text 0458 737 732 or visit www.1800respect.org.au for online chat and video call services.

(Image text: Physical abuse doesn’t always leave visible marks like bruises or scratches.)

11/08/2025

Being bullied can make you feel stuck, and like nothing will work.

The most important things to do are:
- act like you're calm on the outside (while it's happening)
- and report it and get support.

But here are some other responses you can try that have worked for other people.

Full disclaimer though: bullying takes time to stop – and not all these responses will work all the time.

If you're considering trying one of these responses, talk it through with a counsellor or trustworthy adult first.

They may also have some other great suggestions too!

Bullying No Way

11/08/2025

Family violence is often silent - but it’s the victim who ends up feeling the shame, not the person responsible.
That has to change.
You did nothing wrong.
You are not to blame.
The shame belongs with the person who chose to be abusive - not you 💜
It’s time to flip the narrative 💜💜💜

11/08/2025

I love the ‘tadpole people’ stage drawings 🥰