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She was 15. He was 26. Sonia Orchard’s Groomed proves her abuser was wrong: age isn’t ‘just a number’
In Groomed, Sonia Orchard reappraises the social and cultural factors that allow sexual exploitation to persist.
Can a child legally take puberty blockers? What if their parents disagree?
Recent political attention might imply gender-affirming care is risky, controversial, perhaps even new. But Australian law views it as a legitimate medical treatment.
Is your child nervous about going back to school? Try asking them what they are looking forward to
The start of the school year can be an anxious time. But parents can help if they talk to their kids, validate their concerns and get back into a routine.
Educating young people about social media would be far more effective than a ban – Finland can show us how
By integrating digital literacy into the education system from the preschool years, Finland shows how to keep young people safe online without resorting to a ban.
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.