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.
Research
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.
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.
Complex issues for young people at school with chronic health conditions
Communication, confidentiality & respect key to helping young people with chronic health conditions.
One in twelve teens self harm, study finds
Another paper from the CAH published in The Lancet.
Exploring the Experiences of Adolescents with Cardiac Conditions
ICDs significantly extend life expectancy but the psychosocial implications for people who have ICDs are not well understood.
A ground breaking program to assist students who have dyslexia
Success and Dyslexia: sessions for coping in the upper primary years.