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There’s a new ‘rapid review’ into school bullying. Research shows we need to involve the whole school to stop it

There’s a new ‘rapid review’ into school bullying. Research shows we need to involve the whole school to stop it

by sascha.wolter | Feb 27, 2025 | Mental health, Psychology

Approaches to school bullying have shifted from just dealing with the victim and perpetrator to involving the whole school in prevention.

Trauma dumping: how sharing experiences on social media can cause distress for other users

Trauma dumping: how sharing experiences on social media can cause distress for other users

by sascha.wolter | Feb 14, 2025 | Counselling, Mental health, Psychology

Do you ‘trauma dump’ on social media? Read this first.

She was 15. He was 26. Sonia Orchard’s Groomed proves her abuser was wrong: age isn’t ‘just a number’

She was 15. He was 26. Sonia Orchard’s Groomed proves her abuser was wrong: age isn’t ‘just a number’

by sascha.wolter | Feb 10, 2025 | Mental health, Psychology

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?

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.

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.

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