Adolescent Friendly Children’s Hospital Report
Adolescent Friendly Hospital Survey results – world first
Research
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.
New United Nations Resolution in Adolescent Health
Professor George Patton was a keynote speaker to the commision and spoke about Adolescent Health.
IYDS looks at bullying in schools
The International Youth Development Study has recently looked at data on bullying in schools as reported in “The Australian”.
Launch of Adolescent Health Papers attract media attention
The Lancet Series on Adolescent Health has attracted media attention since the launch held in New York on April 24.
Centre Directors presenting at UNICEF and United Nations Headquarters
Professor Susan Sawyer and Professor George Patton are presenting papers at the launch of the new Lancet Series on Adolescent Health at UNICEF
Invergowrie Foundation guest speaker
Dr Rony Duncan was guest speaker at the recent 20th Anniversary of the Invergowrie Foundation.
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.
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.