New study finds 2 in 5 Australians experience traumatic events as children
Being exposed to trauma in childhood is linked to serious mental and physical health issues later in life. These findings show trauma is not rare.
‘Wait with me until it’s over’: what teens want you to know about dissociation
Dissociation is the brain’s way of protecting itself from overwhelming stress or emotion, and it’s often linked to trauma.
6 ways to talk to your teens about sex without the cringe
‘The sex talk’ is not one single conversation. Here’s how to get started even if this seems super awkward.
When Society Turns Difference into Disability: What Neurodivergent Young People Say About Their Struggles
A new study shows that for neurodivergent teens, the real struggle isn’t difference itself — it’s stigma, exclusion, and environments that don’t adapt.
What is psychosocial therapy? And why is the government thinking about adding it to Medicare for kids?
New bulk-billed health checks for three-year-olds would refer them for additional support – including psychosocial therapy.
1 in 3 teens has thought about suicide this year. Here’s what to look for – and where to get help
A suicide attempt doesn’t always involve prior planning or thinking. But there are warnings signs.