We tracked Aussie teens’ mental health. The news isn’t good – and problems are worse for girls
In a new study, researchers tracked mental health symptoms in more than 6,500 Australian high school students from Year 7 to Year 10.
‘He stopped me from talking to male colleagues’: new research shows how domestic violence so often starts with isolation and control
First came psychological abuse, then physical, then came sexual abuse.
Young people who witness domestic violence are more likely to be victims of it. Here’s how we can help them
Australia wants to end domestic violence in a generation. To do so, we need to focus on the next one.
Girls with painful periods are twice as likely as their peers to have symptoms of anxiety or depression
A new study found adolescents with period pain had higher levels of psychological distress as young adults, even after accounting for earlier mental health issues.
The ‘monogamy superiority myth’: new research suggests unconventional relationships are just as satisfying
Many people assume monogamy is the gold standard but the secret to fulfilling relationships might not be about exclusivity at all.
What can you do if your child is being bullied?
Bullying is one of the top concerns Australian parents have about their children’s health. Unfortunately, it is something about 1 in 4 students experience.