Computer use and academic results
In this first longitudinal study of electronic media use in primary school children, results find that children with heavy TV or computer use had reduced academic results 2 yrs later.
Research
Rapid infectious disease shifts
New study on Chinese infectious diseases in children and adolescents highlights a need for ongoing surveillance, preparedness and rapid responses to unpredictable and seasonal novel infections.
Action needed in the Youth Justice System
In the first global review, researchers have examined the health of detained adolescents – urgent action needed to improve their poor health and disadvantage.
Homelessness and violence
For young people experiencing homelessness, violence and its threat can become a daily issue of survival and protection. Read more about Dr Heerde and Dr Pallotta-Chiarolli’s work.
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.
Monitoring the missing half
Adolescent births in Australia have fallen to an all-time low. However, the lack of national data means that we cannot tell whether this decrease reflects lower rates of conception or higher rates of abortion.
Impact of becoming a parent on alcohol consumption
A new study has found becoming a parent does not stop heavy drinking in the long-term, despite benefits of doing so for both parents and their children.
Mental health of mothers
Does the mental health of mothers before pregnancy predict emotional sensitivity in their children?
Headline indicators for adolescent health
Adolescents around the world have been overlooked by the global health agenda, but for the first time we now have the data to make a difference.
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.