The impact of outdoor adventure programs
A recent study suggests that outdoor adventure experiences have different impacts for different individuals.
Research
Adult consequences of adolescent drinking
Frequency of alcohol consumption in adolescent years is just as likely as binge drinking and problem drinking, to predict alcohol related problems in adulthood.
Pregnancy and dad’s mental health
Men with histories of adolescent and young adult common mental disorders were 4x more likely to experience mental health problems during their partner’s pregnancy.
RCH National Child Health Poll
The latest RCH National Child Health Poll focused on understanding parent’s knowledge, attitudes and experiences related to bullying and their child/adolescent. Read more here.
Risk profile of young people admitted to hospital for suicidal behaviour in Melbourne, Australia
A 12-month study of adolescent admissions to the Royal Children’s Hospital mental health inpatient unit has found that an overwhelming majority of admissions were due to self-harm or suicidal behaviours.
The Age of Adolescence
Why the definition of “adolescence” is so important.
ARACY Longitudinal Studies Masterclass
Denise Becker reporting back from the ARACY Longitudinal Masterclass 2018.
Findings from the VIHCS Study
The Parental Bonds of Adolescent Girls and Next-Generation Maternal-Infant Bonding: Findings from the Victorian Intergenerational Health Cohort Study
Language impairment and comorbid vulnerabilities among young people in custody
The paper that came out in the Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry
Findings from the CATS Study
“Children with emotional and behavioural problems are at high risk for academic failure. This risk is evident in mid-primary school.”