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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.
Children with an anxiety disorder are likely to miss more school and get lower grades than those who do not.
Young people told us that adults’ views about online harms rarely reflected their own.
Some psychologists suggest a cultural emphasis on safety is contributing to rising anxiety and depression among teens.
Expanding SNAP helped shield low-income children from some of the harm caused by economic upheaval when the COVID-19 pandemic began.
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.
The rate of suicide attempts in children and adolescents increased by 22 per cent during the pandemic compared to before the pandemic.
The mental health of teenagers has grown far worse over the last decade. But a new report shows that, compared with boys, teen girls are disproportionately experiencing sadness and hopelessness.
Nearly 1 in 5 US teenagers battle depression. But parents can help by communicating openly, creating a behavior contract and finding low-pressure opportunities to interact with their teen.
Young people provide timely and personalised mental health support to friends – but sometimes find looking after their own needs difficult in the process.
Although teen perfectionists often appear to be doing well on the surface, they are not impervious to hardships. They are young people who are often in need of support.
A new study investigated whether ‘school connectedness’ prevents the onset of depression and anxiety in 14 to 24 year-olds.
Canada ranks 30th out of 38 wealthy nations in supporting the mental health and well-being of children. The need to invest in and prioritize mental health for children and young people is urgent.
Anxiety is the most common mental health issue facing children and adolescents. But research shows that early screening – including in school settings – can identify children who are at risk.
Starting college after finishing high school is an exciting phase of a student’s life. But students need to prepare for the new challenges college brings.
Models shows that some 4 million people in the US have lost a grandparent to COVID-19. But until now, there has been a dearth of research into the mental health effects of losing a grandparent.
Understanding the impact of the digital environment on children’s mental health requires a balanced consideration of not only the potential risks, but also the benefits of the online world.
School violence prevention requires professionals – counselors, psychologists and social workers – who know how to create an emotionally safe environment. Those staffers are in very short supply.
A rise in psychological distress among young Australians, compounded by COVID and difficulties in getting professional help, has added to the urgency of mental health education in schools.
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Professor emeritus, The University of Melbourne
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Assistant professor, School of Psychology, L’Université d’Ottawa/University of Ottawa
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Assistant Professor of Psychology, Wayne State University
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Professor of Psychiatry, The University of Melbourne
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Scientia Professor & Head of the School of Psychiatry, UNSW Sydney
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Professor of Adolescent Health The University of Melbourne; Director, Royal Children's Hospital Centre for Adolescent Health, The University of Melbourne
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Lecturer, School of Education, Edith Cowan University
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Fulbright Scholar and Adjunct Senior Lecturer, Monash University
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Professor, Canada Research Chair in Determinants of Child Development, Owerko Centre at the Alberta Children’s Hospital Research Institute, University of Calgary
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Senior Research Fellow in Mental Health, Victoria University
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Senior lecturer, Monash University
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Associate Professor, Psychology, Monash University
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Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in School-Based Mental Health and Violence Prevention, L’Université d’Ottawa/University of Ottawa
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Assistant Professor of School Psychology, University of Dayton
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Senior Lecturer in Psychology, University of Sydney
