The Maze Phase is a podcast for primary health professionals working with teens, navigating life and the healthcare system, but parents could also find it helpful. In each episode, GP and academic, Dr Bianca Forrester, has a chat with experts in the field of adolescent health and social care. Bringing tips from clinical practice, research… Continue reading The Maze Phase Podcast
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Risk-taking behavior in adolescents
A journal article providing an update on risk-taking behaviours in adolescence and highlight tips for re-orienting general practice towards youth-friendly preventive care for adolescents. Access at Australian Journal of General Practice
Developing a responsive management plan
Approaches to support young people as partners in their care and develop responsive management plans for young people
Useful tips for HEEADSSS conversations
Skills and approaches to support effective HEEADSSS conversations including setting up the conversation, covering tricky questions, building trust, and getting difficult conversations back on track.
What a young person may bring to the conversation
Includes stages of adolescent development; trauma disclosure; identifying protective factors; approaches to different stages of development
When HEEADSSS conversations with young people are crucial
Outlines the advantages of using the HEEADSSS approach