HEALTH & 

WELLBEING CENTRE

Video game addiction 

This addiction, also known as gaming disorder and internet gaming disorder, is a real but treatable condition.

As this last, hot term draws to a close and the pressure builds for exams and assessments, remain vigilant about how much gaming your boys are engaging in. This is also true over the coming holidays.

Research has found that gaming addiction also frequently occurs alongside ADHD. Learn the signs of gaming addiction and what researchers have learned about problematic and disordered gaming, along with available treatments and resources. For further details, read the article here.

Helping Teenagers Navigate Toxic Relationships

At times teenagers get enmeshed in relationships that are not doing them any good and might be easily labelled ‘toxic relationships' Such relationships can feel very serious and intense, whether they are platonic or romantic. 

Unfortunately, abuse and toxic behaviour can happen at any age, and teenagers can find themselves caught up with someone who is taking up all their time, distracting them from their goals and damaging their confidence and self-worth. This happens across genders and year groups, and sometimes even adults are involved. The infographic below, which you can print by clicking here, breaks down the signs of toxic behaviour and reiterates the pathway to safety. 

From Nurse Sacha

Saints families, I draw your attention to the recent broadcast below from the Cairns Public Health Unit. Because influenza A is still prevalent in the community, please keep your boys home if they are unwell. 

Vaccines are still available from your local pharmacy or GP and free for eligible groups.

Our contacts

Br Roger Vallance FMS         brroger@cns.catholic.edu.au                   4052 9133

Mrs Sacha Donaldson RN    sdonaldson@cns.catholic.edu.au           4052 9132

Ms Marijke Keller                    mkeller@cns.catholic.edu.au                    4052 9134