Millions of young people across the country heading into primary and secondary school over the coming weeks may be facing similar feelings - whether they are starting another school year or commencing a new school for the first time.

Some students can adjust to the changes and settle into things quickly. However, some young people may find this a daunting and challenging time.

There can be a number of reasons why it might be hard to go school: trying to make new friends, pressure to get the best marks, dealing with bullying, or perhaps going through a mental health issue such as anxiety or depression. These worries can make the next few weeks an uncertain time.

Whether you are a young person struggling, or a parent with concerns about your child, headspace is here to help. As the National Youth Mental Health Foundation, headspace provides support for young people aged 12-25 years old who are struggling with their mental health and wellbeing.

No matter where you are, you can access help at headspace - either through one of our 95 centres in metro, rural and regional areas of Australia, or via eheadspace.org.au where you can receive online and telephone support between 9am-1am, seven days-a-week.

There are also general mental health and wellbeing resources available on our website: headspace.org.au.

- Dr Natalie Gray, headspace chief medical officer

I DO not know how to do it, but we need to brace the western world for a succession of Donald Trumps.

The political grass looks greener on the other side of the fence and very dry and barren on the traditional side to voters.

For decades, we have become tired of being lied to by amateurs. We now demand professionals liars, like some new upstarts, or even recycled ones who look better this time around. Maybe the mainstream have slipped, thus making them look better.

Are the three mainstream parties heading for oblivion?

Voters feel abandoned by professional amateurs. We don't mind pollies resting on their laurels, or the tattered remains thereof, but when the family on basic wage is badly below the poverty line then voters jump ship. While the rats dessert a sinking ship first, the rats that sunk it may have long gone, or deny responsibility.

The party speeches are stereotyped and so similar to those of the 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, 00s and 10s that we embrace mavericks now. Websters: Maverick: An unbranded animal, especially a lost calf formerly the legitimate property of the first person who branded it. (Politically, this may cover the ones lost after being actually kicked out of a party).

Many faithful diehards once rusted on are finding little material (trust), left to re-rust back onto after years of corroding and crumbling away.

Enter a brand new knight in shining armour with new great prognosis, feel good speeches and new hand gestures, and untainted by power. Albeit they haven't had it for long enough yet for that.

How short is a piece of string? We are drawn like moths to a lamp, or is it a bug zapper? A common problem is that politicians who leave the commoners behind will find themselves left behind. A common problem.

Finally, enough people realise they are broke and broken, and look elsewhere for hope. Millionaires have told the poor that all is well for decades. Charismatic salesmen outnumber statesmen.

- Colin Holmes, Ballarat