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Ask an expert: Pornography, teen mental health and wellbeing

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Pornography has changed a lot in recent years. For many parents, carers and educators, it’s sometimes hard to know what the key concerns are now. Here are some answers to common questions parents and carers have about the impacts porn can can have on young people’s mental health and wellbeing.

This service may help:

  • Develop parenting confidence
  • Grow your capacity to support your young person's wellbeing
  • Manage the impacts of pornography in your family

Service for

Parents
Carers (family, friends, professional carers)

Cost

Free

Age group

26 to 69 years

Availability

24/7

Duration

1 day or One-off service

Engagement

Self-guided
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This piece was written by sexologist, sex educator, and public health professional Jayne McCartney.