The importance of your child’s middle years
In an interview with Pursuit, Dr Lisa Mundy discusses the need to better understand a child’s middle years – between ages eight and 12 – and how transformative the changes are.
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Special seminar
Special Seminar by Prof Nathan Hughes on “The health and developmental determinants of adolescent criminalisation.”
Livewire.org.au – spread the word
Livewire is an on-line community for teens living with a serious illness or chronic health condition. Visit their new website!
Predicting alcohol misuse in adolescents
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Cancer and care in AYAs
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Sexual identity and mental health
New study urges greater attention on young sexual-minority mental health.
Graduate Study in Adolescent Health and Wellbeing
Are you interested in enhancing your capabilities to improve young people’s health and wellbeing?
Coming of Age 2019
Save the date for an exciting conference on adolescent health!
Youth2030: The United Nations Strategy on Youth
Latest United Nations session highlights the challenges the largest generation of youth face.
Research shows Aussie camps boost mental health
A new study developed over nine years by OYPRA found school camps can reduce anxiety and boost the confidence of young Australians.