IYDS – PhD Completion
Congratulations to Rachel Leung who has recently completed her PhD
Research
CATS Study
The CATS Study is commencing its second wave of data collection
Early onset of puberty and mental health
New study by Murdoch Childrens Research Institute on Puberty and Mental Health
Early adolescent cannabis use
Heavy early teen cannabis use does increase the risks for later anxiety problems.
2000 Stories in the news
2000 stories project highlighted in the Melbourne University Voice
New PhD completed
Congratulations to Sylvia Kauer for completing her PhD in using mobile phone technology to monitor depression.
What’s Behind Parental Concerns about Confidentiality for Teens?
New paper published on parental concerns about confidentiality for teens
Adolescent Friendly Children’s Hospital Report
Adolescent Friendly Hospital Survey results – world first
IYDS commences 8th wave of data collection
The study commenced in 2002 with 3000 school students in Victoria, and 3000 in Washington, U.S. who were surveyed in school on an annual basis. In Victoria, the study has continued to follow participants from school into young adulthood. We gratefully acknowledge each participant’s ongoing involvement which makes a vital contribution to increasing our understanding … Continued
The CATS Project in the news
The Childhood to Adolescence Transition Study mentioned in The Age.