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Using nicotine during this critical period of brain development can cause problems in the short and long-term. These problems can include issues with attention, concentration, learning, memory, impulse control, emotional regulation and mood.
Article
5 min read
10 May 2024
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/our-health/be-healthy-blog/how-does-nicotine-affect-brain-development
Australia, like many countries, has been experiencing very high inflation rates and cost-of-living pressures.This paper summarises findings from key research that demonstrates the pathways through which high inflation may influence health and wellbeing of individuals, families and communities.
Resources and downloads
1 min read
13 Mar 2024
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/resources/resource-download/high-inflation-and-implications-for-health
The aim of the Mental Health Literacy (MHL) project was to work with communities experiencing the most significant barriers to accessing mental health information, and support them to understand the...
Resources and downloads
1 min read
6 May 2024
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/resources/resource-download/opening-doors-and-conversations
Unveiling insights into segments of teen vaping is an Australian-first research project that categorises young people into distinct segments, decoding their motivations, attitudes and behaviours towards vaping.   
Resources and downloads
2 min read
20 Feb 2024
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/resources/resource-download/influencing-gen-vape-summary-report
This guide can help you have a meaningful, non-threatening conversation with your teen about vaping. You won’t find a set of scripted questions – we don’t want to put words in your mouth. 
Resources and downloads
14 min read
15 Feb 2024
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/resources/resource-download/vaping-conversation-guide-parents
See anti-vaping content from young people in Australia.
Article
8 min read
12 Jan 2024
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/our-health/vaping/what-young-people-are-doing-about-vaping
The environmental damage caused by vaping is immense. Many e-cigarette pods are plastic and can’t be recycled due to potential nicotine content. Discarded pods can also leak, creating contamination and plastic waste that takes centuries to degrade.  
Article
2 min read
8 Sep 2023
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/our-health/vaping/impact-environment
The vaping industry are hooking a new generation on nicotine. Their deliberate tactics backe
Article
3 min read
8 Sep 2023
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/our-health/vaping/impact-young-people
Artwork by Dexx (Gunditjmara/Boon Wurrung) ‘Mobs Coming Together’ 2022
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Artwork Credit: Dexx (Gunditjmara/Boon Wurrung) ‘Mobs Coming Together’ 2022, acrylic on canvas. Learn more about this artwork.