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.
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Kenya Paediatric Association
Professor Susan Sawyer was delighted to be a guest speaker at the Kenya Paediatric Association annual scientific conference in Mombasa in late April.
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.
Farewell to Andrea Krelle
We will soon farewell Andrea Krelle who has spent a total of 16 years at the Centre for Adolescent Health, a period in which she has demonstrated remarkable versatility. Following her initial career in teaching she switched to health education, first working with the Centre for Adolescent Health in a drug education role within the … Continued
AAAH 2018 Youth Health Conference
This Conference will motivate, educate and showcase research, innovative programs and practical resources via an extensive and comprehensive program including keynotes, proffered paper and poster sessions, workshops and networking.
Have your say
The Centre for Adolescent Health urges all researchers and organisations to contribute to the Select Committee into the Obesity Epidemic in Australia.
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.
Congratulations Tina
On #WorldNoTobaccoDay the Centre for Adolescent Health congratulates staff member Tina Hosseini on her well-deserved Asia Pacific Conference on Tobacco or Health (APACT) ‘Youth Leader’ scholarship.