New United Nations Resolution in Adolescent Health
Professor George Patton was a keynote speaker to the commision and spoke about Adolescent Health.
Research
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.
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.
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.