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Fit kids have better mental and physical health. What’s the best way to get them active?
While the benefits of fitness for children are clear, physical activities should be done in a safe and fun way.
I think my child is having panic attacks. What should we do?
A panic attack is a sudden, intense feeling of fear or discomfort. Here’s what it looks like in children – and how to respond.
Diagnostic labels may increase our empathy for people in distress. But there are downsides too
In a new study, we looked at how the presence of diagnostic labels – such as ‘major depressive disorder’ or ‘PTSD’ – affected the way people perceived others experiencing mental distress.
Calls to ban ‘harmful pornography’ are rife. Here’s what teens actually think about porn
Adults have blamed porn for many things recently, including harming teenagers. We asked teens what they thought and their opinions paint a complex picture.
Study shows video games can improve mental wellbeing – but you can have too much of a good thing
A large survey showed links between gaming and wellbeing and found a way to show cause and effect – that even owning a gaming console improved wellbeing.
Just 8 minutes of TikTok ‘thinspiration’ content is enough to affect body image
Our new study found watching just eight minutes of TikTok content focused on dieting, weight loss and exercise had an immediate negative effect on body image satisfaction for young women.
Too many Year 9 students are missing school. What can parents and teachers do to keep them engaged?
Year 9 is often seen as a ‘lost year’, where a young person has left junior high school but is not yet a senior student.
Young Australians feel they are ‘missing out’ on being young: new research
Should “being young” be enshrined as a human right?
New research shows 1 in 5 Australians have perpetrated sexual violence in their adult lives. The true rate might be even worse
Data from the Australian Institute of Criminology shows alarmingly high rates of sexual violence perpetration. Here’s what is shows.
What can you do if you think your teen already has unhealthy social media habits?
If you are worried about your teen’s social media use, consider joining them for screen-free time at home and organising regular activities offline.