Texting young people motivates healthy options
Centre Adolescent Health Assoc Prof Joanne Williams leads Australian-first trial will use mobile technology to help teenagers lose weight, boost their self esteem and lead healthier lives.
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Eating Disorders in an obesogenic environment
Clinicians in the RCH Eating Disorder Program have become increasingly aware of a new group of adolescents with eating disorders.
Hot off the press the 2010/2011 Chronic Illness Peer Support (ChIPS) Wrapper is here!
This Wrapper is extra special as it includes two years worth of ChIPS news, events, photos, stories and more.
Searching for better data on young people
Dr Peter Azzopardi is embarking on a PhD to better understand the health status of young people.
Teens Deserve Privacy
We might not like it, but our kids’ right to confidential medical advice should take precedence over our right to know about it.
Another Successful ChIPS Camp
The Chronic Illness Peer Support (ChIPS) Program recently held its annual camp with a Disney theme.
Sunday Age picks up work CAH Eating Disorders Program
The outstanding results of The Royal Children’s Hospital Centre for Adolescent Health eating disorders program has been highlighted in the Sunday Age (22/1/12).
New PhD highlights the need for cultural sensitivity in implementing (HPV) vaccines
Explores attitudes of Australian doctors and parents toward adolescent human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination.
Another PhD for CAH team member
Dr. Angela Gent recently completed her PhD thesis exploring the experiences of adolescents living with a
brother or sister with an acquired brain injury.
THe CAH has left the building!
The Centre Adolescent Health has now moved to the new RCH after 20 years at William Buckland House.