Should pediatricians treat teens?
When does childhood end? That’s the question international researchers are asking as they chart age cut-offs for paediatric services around the world. Read Prof Sawyer’s article.
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Finding a place to call home
Dr Jess Heerde on reducing the impact of homelessness for young people through establishing a foundation for prevention, breaking down stereotypes, and giving young people a voice. Read the interview.
Middle years
Once considered a latent period, the transition from primary school to secondary school is now thought to be critical in the health and emotional development of students. Listen to the podcast and/or read the interview with Professor George Patton.
Young People’s Health Service
The Young People’s Health Service (YPHS) provides primary health care and opportunistic and strategic health interventions to adolescents and young adults (12 – 24 years) who are homeless and / or marginalised.
Re-thinking our definition of adolescence
Adolescence has changed significantly in the last century. Professor Susan Sawyer is working to improve our understanding of the contemporary complexities of this age group.
Livewire.org.au – spread the word
Livewire is an on-line community for teens living with a serious illness or chronic health condition. Visit their new website!
Graduate Study in Adolescent Health and Wellbeing
Are you interested in enhancing your capabilities to improve young people’s health and wellbeing?
Youth2030: The United Nations Strategy on Youth
Latest United Nations session highlights the challenges the largest generation of youth face.
IAAH seeking young professionals
International Association for Adolescent Health (IAAH) are seeking young professionals to join their Young Professionals Network Committee.
Young People and Mental Health
#WorldMentalHealthDay – focusing on the needs of young people. It’s time to take a stand and demand more for this vulnerable population – our future depends on it!