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Can a child legally take puberty blockers? What if their parents disagree?

Can a child legally take puberty blockers? What if their parents disagree?

by sascha.wolter | Feb 1, 2025 | Mental health, Psychology

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

Is your child nervous about going back to school? Try asking them what they are looking forward to

by sascha.wolter | Jan 23, 2025 | Mental health, Psychology

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

Educating young people about social media would be far more effective than a ban – Finland can show us how

by sascha.wolter | Nov 25, 2024 | Mental health

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?

Fit kids have better mental and physical health. What’s the best way to get them active?

by sascha.wolter | Nov 1, 2024 | Mental health, Psychology

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?

I think my child is having panic attacks. What should we do?

by sascha.wolter | Oct 28, 2024 | Mental health

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

Diagnostic labels may increase our empathy for people in distress. But there are downsides too

by sascha.wolter | Aug 29, 2024 | Mental health, Psychology

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.

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