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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.

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.

Calls to ban ‘harmful pornography’ are rife. Here’s what teens actually think about porn

Calls to ban ‘harmful pornography’ are rife. Here’s what teens actually think about porn

by sascha.wolter | Aug 21, 2024 | Mental health, Psychology

Adults have blamed porn for many things recently, including harming teenagers. We asked teens what they thought and their opinions paint a complex picture.

Just 8 minutes of TikTok ‘thinspiration’ content is enough to affect body image

Just 8 minutes of TikTok ‘thinspiration’ content is enough to affect body image

by sascha.wolter | Aug 8, 2024 | Mental health, Psychology

Our new study found watching just eight minutes of TikTok content focused on dieting, weight loss and exercise had an immediate negative effect on body image satisfaction for young women.

Too many Year 9 students are missing school. What can parents and teachers do to keep them engaged?

Too many Year 9 students are missing school. What can parents and teachers do to keep them engaged?

by sascha.wolter | Jul 18, 2024 | Mental health, Psychology

Year 9 is often seen as a ‘lost year’, where a young person has left junior high school but is not yet a senior student.

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