Well being
Making healthy choices can create positive experiences that help you grow your confidence and strengthen your identity as a young adult.
Stay active and eat well
- Join a gym
- Join a team sport
- Coach a local sports team or volunteer
- We have Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists available if require some assistance to get moving. Please ask your nurse for a referral
- Visit local parks and get active brisbane.qld.gov.au/facilities-recreation/parks-venues/parks
Staying safe online
Growing up online can be a great way to stay connected with your peers and have information at your fingertips, however it can be challenging to manage your privacy and safety online.
Ensure you stay safe online by checking out:
Sleep
The light from electronic devices at night can keep your brain activate and affect your ability to fall asleep. Adolescents and young adults need 9-10 hours of sleep each night.
Alcohol, smoking and other drugs
Understand how smoking, alcohol and other drugs can affect your health condition.
If you would like more information or you are concerned about your drug use, please talk with your medical team or contact Clarence Street.
Partying
Party safely by staying with friends, eating a meal, not leaving drinks unattended, drinking plenty of water, not walking around by yourself and avoiding shots.
Emotional health
Life can be challenging as a young adult and managing a health condition.
Young Adult Support Unit - is a service that provides young people assistance with emotional needs and support when managing their health.
- Talk to your medical team about our Young Adult Support Unit (YASU). Your mater doctor can refer you to the service.