Dr Glenn Melvin examines the issue of depression in young people. Sarah* was 12 when her mother noticed she appeared sad, was crying excessively, wasn’t enjoying time with her two close friends, and had problems in sleeping. She was lethargic and had lost her appetite. She...
Christmas isn’t just about Santa and his presents. The abundance of food – enjoying lots of indulgent, delicious food, is also a favourite part of this time of year. Dr Mark Cull of Maven Dental has some top tips to keeping your family’s teeth healthy this...
Educators Penny Levickis, Amelia Church, Jane Page, Lisa Murray and Patricia Eadie look at the problems. Our research, on more than 200 educators’ experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic, exposed existing strains on the system and further eroded their well-being. However, educators also identified three important ways their...
Like riding the bus without a ticket: how we can all make a difference on climate change We often think that it’s up to governments and industry to play a major role in tackling climate change. But is there a role for individuals to tackle climate change? Professor...
COVID vaccines for 5 to 11 year olds are inching closer. Report Vasso Apostolopoulos, Athina (Tina) Soulis, Jack Feehan, and Maja Husaric. Here’s what we know so far. Australian children aged five to 11 could begin receiving the Pfizer vaccine by the end of November,...
Children with mental health problems were at increased risk of developing a mental disorder as an adult, a new study has found. Research at a Glance: A Melbourne-led study has found children with mental health problems were at increased risk for developing a mental disorder...
Lockdowns are lifting, domestic and international borders are opening, and a promising future lies ahead for the Australia’s economic recovery. As the country moves towards a new normal and begins restoring its economic health, an Australian Dr Andrew Thompson, believes the locked down population can do...
Children live online more than ever – we need better definitions of ‘good’ and ‘bad’ screen time, report Kathryn MacCallum and Cheryl Brown The pandemic has fundamentally altered every part of our lives, not least the time we spend on digital devices. For young people in...
Liz Giuffre looks at why the cult of Emma Wiggle became a huge part of Australian (and international) playrooms. When Emma Watkins took over as “The Yellow Wiggle” in 2012 there were huge headlines. Her casting was a seismic shift for those who grew up loving...
Treating a child’s mental illness sometimes means getting the whole family involved, write Jade Sheen and Amanda Dudley Half of all adult mental health issues emerge before the age of 14, with 14% of Australian children aged four to 17 currently impacted by poor mental health. These...
