Health
Young Australians are “˜living it tough´
Tackling the youth mental health problem
young Australians are “˜living it tough´ (Source: photography by: Fifi Robinson)
promoting healthy body image
(Source: photography by Fifi Robinson)
(Source: photography by Fifi Robinson)
One in 16 young Australians is currently experiencing depression
One in six young Australians is currently experiencing an anxiety condition
One in four young Australians currently has a mental health condition
That´s the equivalent of 1.3 million young Australians with serious issu
Body image is a main contributor to mental health conditions in young Australians.
How much of this can we attribute to today´s media and the way it portrays body image to the public.
That perfect shape, that flawless skin. Its common practice and taken for granted that photos are edited 99 percent of the time, but most still aspire to achieve the impossible.
How much of this can we attribute to today´s media and the way it portrays body image to the public.
That perfect shape, that flawless skin. Its common practice and taken for granted that photos are edited 99 percent of the time, but most still aspire to achieve the impossible.
Two people in Perth, Western Australia are trying to make a difference by launching a teen magazine with a goal of changing minds and attitude. Focusing on real life issues and combining it with positive fashion images that promote a healthy body image.
Aimed at educating young Australians to be happy with themselves the way they are, and if they have issues or concerns the magazine provides detailed help on many organisations that are there to assist them.
Having the knowledge on where and how to get help is vital to tackling the problem in its early stages.Also educating parents to identify the signs that their child may be struggling is invaluable.
For media or general enquiries contact social@fearlessyouth.com.au
Aimed at educating young Australians to be happy with themselves the way they are, and if they have issues or concerns the magazine provides detailed help on many organisations that are there to assist them.
Having the knowledge on where and how to get help is vital to tackling the problem in its early stages.Also educating parents to identify the signs that their child may be struggling is invaluable.
For media or general enquiries contact social@fearlessyouth.com.au
Fearless Youth Magazine
Source: Photography by: Fifi's Model Academy
Source: Photography by: Fifi's Model Academy
Fearless Youth Magazine
Source: Photography by: Kaleb Jaques
Source: Photography by: Kaleb Jaques
Fearless Youth Magazine
Source: Photography by: Jeff Ettridge
Source: Photography by: Jeff Ettridge
more information: https://kickstarter.com/projects/1339580420/fearless-youth-magazine
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