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Some relationships involve behaviour that is damaging to the other partner and, in some cases, may be criminal. Healthy relationships should be based on equality and respect between partners. When one partner uses tactics to control the other partner, it can be harmful to both parties. This control or power imbalance can take many forms, including intimidation, threats, 'stalking' behaviour, and physical abuse.

In a relationship or marriage there is a need to communicate effectively, and through this communication develops power on one end or the other. Power is not always a bad thing, but it does have the ability to become something that can make or break how that relationship is going to turn out in the long-run.

Making It Work: Shared Power In any relationship, problems arise regardless of how "right" we are for each other, of how hard we have worked to build the relationship, and even of how solid and stable we feel together. It can be frightening to look squarely at what is difficult and hurtful.

Offers advice to teenagers on issues they face. Includes sections on respecful relationships.

e-couch is a self-help interactive program with modules for depression, generalised anxiety & worry, social anxiety, relationship breakdown, and loss & grief. It provides evidence-based information and teaches strategies drawn from cognitive, behavioural and interpersonal therapies as well as relaxation and physical activity.

A healthy diet and the right amount of exercise are key players in treating and preventing obesity but we still know little about the relationship both factors have with each other. A new study now reveals that an increase in physical activity is linked to an improvement in diet quality.

Young people go through many changes during adolescence. These changes include physical changes, as well as changes to their thought processes and emotions (cognitive and emotional changes), sense of identity and values (psychological changes), relationships (social changes), and realistic aspirations for the future. All young people are unique and therefore the degree, rate and pace of specific physical, emotional and social changes varies with each young person.