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