Dyslexia in Australia
Dr Nola Firth on progress in informed awareness of dyslexia in Australia – but still a way to go
News
Doctors in Secondary Schools
Making primary health care more accessible for students most in need.
Global investment in Adolescents
Building the foundations for sustainable development: a case for global investment in the capabilities of adolescents. The Lancet: Investing in adolescent health and education could bring 10-fold economic benefit. Four of the Lancet Commissioners (G Patton, S Sawyer, N Reavley, J Mahon) were involved.
Expert’s message to parents of teens: ‘the best policy is no drinking alcohol’
Article in the Age Newspaper of 11th April by Professor Patton, who is an adolescent health expert at the University of Melbourne
The light and dark sides of adolescence: Boosting wellbeing and reducing risk
The Centre’s Director of Adolescent Health Research, Professor George Patton , will discuss how the findings of the Lancet Commission on Adolescent Health and Wellbeing are transforming the way we think about this age group.
High rates of self-harm – but low rates of mental health assessment – following release from prison
First published evidence worldwide led by Dr Rohan Borschmann
ARACY
CAH Director of Adolescent Health Research, Professor George Patton, will be discussing ‘The Opportunity of early adolescence to transform life’s chances’ at the ARACY AGM on 4th April at the Royal Children’s Hospital, Melbourne.
Global Adolescent Health Course – Enrol Now!
Enrol Now! – Starts March 6
Launching of Lancet Report in South Africa
Adolescents failed by pollicies
Symposium on Youth Justice Health 28th October at Ella Latham
The Centre for Adolescent Health is happy to host Prof. Linda Teplin who is visiting from Chicago. She is one of the main presenters at the Symposium which is on Friday the 28th October at Ella Latham Theatre from 9:00am – 5:00pm