Whether at work, school or at home, writes Professor Michael E. Bernard, bullying has the potential to greatly wound victims – in whatever form it takes: physical, verbal, social exclusionary or online. When someone more powerful says derogatory things about you, applies pressure on you to...
Kylie Gray, Glenn Melvin and Sarah Milsome look at the complex issue of recognising mental health problems in young people with an intellectual disability. Fifteen-year-old Melissa* wasn’t acting her usual self, and her parents had become very worried. Melissa, who has a mild intellectual disability, was...
"Should relationships and sex education be mandatory in our schools? " asks Jacqueline Hendriks. The national Australian curriculum...
That voice in our heads can get pretty nasty, can’t it? It just loves to tell us what we’re doing wrong, what we aren’t capable of, how terrible we look. Today we talked to trainer and author Lizzie Williamson about how to silence the negative...
Kids spend nearly three-quarters of their school day sitting, report Natalie Lander and Jo Salmon. Here's how to get them moving during lessons. Regular physical activity is linked to improvements in physical and mental health including anxiety and depression. It can also improve cognitive functioning such...
There's no such thing as 'alternative facts', writes Mark Pearson The blame for the recent assault on the US Capitol and President Donald Trump’s broader dismantling of democratic institutions and norms can be laid at least partly on misinformation and conspiracy theories. Those who spread misinformation, like...
New research called right@home, found disadvantaged mothers’ mental health and wellbeing improved after regular maternal and child health nurse home visits during pregnancy, continuing up until the child turned two. Trial at a Glance: Australian research has shown a positive impact on the mental health...
If there is one industry that has grown during COVID lockdowns, it’s the gaming industry, writes Dr Matthew Harrison. Sales, downloads and viewership have blossomed worldwide. But the rise of competitive gaming hasn’t happened overnight. Pre-COVID, eSports championships were filling world renowned venues like Madison Square Garden,...
Have you had to deal with grumbling kids who don’t want to go back to school after the holidays? Jade Sheen and Amanda Dudley report help is at hand. While some school reluctance is normal, spare a thought for parents whose back-to-school struggles have reached a...
Barriers preventing high-quality mental health care for children have been revealed by Murdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI) The clinicians surveyed have called for a system-wide shake-up, including improved access to child psychiatrists, mental health training, co-located support services and referral pathways and Medicare funding changes. Research...
