Staying safe in adolescence and youth
Updated: 30 September 2022
Manuela Leporesi
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- Wear a seat belt when travelling in a car and a helmet when on bikes and motorbikes
- Learn to swim, particularly if living or playing near deep water
- Stay away from danger and conflict if possible
- Ask a trusted adult how to solve problems in peaceful ways
- Ask a trusted adult for help if experiencing violence or abuse
- Know that some practices can be harmful, such as female genital mutilation
- Seek help from a health worker if feeling very sad, anxious, exhausted, unable to cope or if you have thoughts about harming yourself
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