Sometimes vaping may be related to stress, anxiety, depression and other drug and alcohol use. It’s important to know when and where to get help if you or someone you know are experiencing these issues.
This page lists helpful websites and support services for children, young people and their parents and carers.
It is possible to quit vaping. See your general practitioner, youth health service, or other health services for help to quit vaping.
Call the Quitline on 13 7848 (13 QUIT). Quitline is a telephone-based service, offering information and advice on how to quit based on your own needs and preferences.
You can access the Aboriginal Quitline by calling 13 7848 and asking to speak to an Aboriginal counsellor.
Visit the Vaping - Quit Support fact sheet for practical tips and strategies on how you can manage cravings and quit.
There are also apps you can download to help you quit vaping. These apps can help you track your progress, connect with others who are quitting, and cope with cravings. You can download the apps from Vaping harms your health.
If you are concerned about mental health, speaking to trusted friends, parents, carers or teachers and school counsellors or a doctor (GP) is a good first step in getting help.
These websites provide information on understanding stress and anxiety, and offers practical tips on healthy ways to cope.
The ReachOut website has many helpful articles for young people:
Headspace, is also for young people:
Kids Helpline is for teens aged 13 to 17:
Kids Helpline also has articles for kids aged five to 12:
Kids Helpline 1800 55 1800
Headspace 1800 650 890
ReachOut
Beyond Blue 1300 22 4636
NSW Mental Health Line 1800 011 511
If you are concerned about alcohol or other drug use, speak to an adult such as a parent, carer, teacher or school counsellor.Seeing a doctor (GP) is a good first step in getting help.
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