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Join our free webinar: Digital technologies and mental health
eSafety research shows that a third of children have looked for emotional support online from friends or mental health support services.
Learn more about how games, apps and social media can influence young people’s wellbeing with eSafety’s Digital technologies and mental health webinar.
The webinar is designed for parents and carers of children aged 10-18 and covers a range of topics including:
- the latest research on young people and time online
- steps to take if your child is exposed to distressing or harmful content
- the strategies young people can use to support friends online.
Register now for your free session and visit esafety.gov.au/parents
Talking to young people about their experiences online
Young people may be exposed to upsetting or harmful content online. They also may not understand the best way to get support.
eSafety’s advice on ‘hard-to-have conversations’ can help you navigate sensitive topics and build an open dialogue with your child about what they are experiencing online.
Take a few minutes to read the advice and let the young people in your care know they can come to you with anything.
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World Mental Health Day 10 October 2022
This World Mental Health Day, take a moment to consider how you can have safer, more positive experiences online.
While the online world helps us learn, work and share, it also poses risks to our physical and mental wellbeing. This can be particularly true for young people.
Explore the Look after your mental health Australia site with your family for ways to get involved and simple tips for protecting and improving mental wellbeing – online and offline.