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Many parents might be concerned about the time their teens spend online. However, by modelling healthy online behaviours and habits can set an example their kids can follow.
While many view the path to leadership as a journey that begins later in life, new research suggests childhood and adolescence play keys roles in how it develops.
People with diabetes are about twice as likely to become seriously ill with COVID-19 compared with those who don’t have diabetes.
The twists and turns of teenage years take on new meaning in these 5 books about LGBTQ+ youth.
Everyone wants to raise kind children, but telling kids to be nice gets you only so far − young people need to practice those skills with their peers.
Vaping is more common than cigarette smoking among young people but there are a variety of risks to users.
A study of more than 100 teens and their caregivers showed a unique link between hardship and behavior problems.
Amid calls to ban certain books from libraries and schools, research shows that students benefit when they have the ability to choose which materials they want to read.
During the pandemic, many people relied on social media for distraction and social connection. However, excessive social media use can negatively affect mental health, especially for young people.
Scoliosis is a treatable condition, but only if detected early. Greater awareness of the condition and its dynamics will greatly aid in patient care moving forward.
Being aware of ignorance and fallibility can make people more teachable, and perhaps it could make people feel helpless and disempowered.
Some children and young people escape family violence, only to find themselves alone, homeless and in violent relationships. How can we support and protect these vulnerable adolescents?
It’s not always easy to foster connection when the teenager in your life says they want you to go away. But they likely want to be closer than you think.
Three debut Australian novels explore diverse territory: the recognisable real world of parental estrangement, and a dystopian near-future where it never stops raining.
In Canada, over 50 per cent of female students in Ontario have reported moderate to severe psychological distress. One in four girls has been sexually abused by the time they turn 18.
Some psychologists suggest a cultural emphasis on safety is contributing to rising anxiety and depression among teens.
What causes people to obsess over celebrities – to the point where they’re willing to do whatever it takes to make contact? Criminology may hold some answers.
Friendships are important, but are they always healthy? New research finds that teens who feel dominated by their friends experience lower self-esteem and more symptoms of anxiety and depression.
Record numbers of young people have faced mental health difficulties during the pandemic. Our research suggests that those without computer access were more likely to be affected.
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Professor of Psychology, San Diego State University
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Scientia Professor and Professor of Educational Psychology, UNSW Sydney
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Assistant Professor of Psychology, Wayne State University
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Senior research fellow, Murdoch Children's Research Institute
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Ph.D. Student in Psychology, Yale University
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Assistant Professor of Management/Family Business, University of Hawaii
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Associate Professor, University of Adelaide; Co-Director, Fraser Mustard Centre, Telethon Kids Institute
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Professor of International Development and Director, Young Lives, University of Oxford
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Professor of Psychiatry & Psychology, University of California, Los Angeles
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Associate Professor of Psychology, University of Oregon
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Head of the Department of Psychiatry, The University of Melbourne
