Confidence can seem like one of those magical qualities you’re either born with or you’re not. We’ve all met people who appear to glide through adolescence. They put their hand up in…
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Your brain can be a bit of a drama queen. Give it half a chance and it will take a passing comment, a small mistake or a completely imaginary scenario and turn…
Something is deeply wrong with the state of teen mental health worldwide. Across countries, studies are showing a sharp rise in teen depression, anxiety, self-harm and suicide risk. And it’s not just…
The federal government wants to increase the number of Australians who complete tertiary study from 60% to 80% by 2050. To do this we will need more young people going to university…
Reflecting upon my childhood, I vividly recall the women around me. I saw busy women, productive women, bustling women, juggling women and often, stressed out and exhausted women. My mum was a…
It’s a well-established fact that children’s and teens’ mental health took a hit during the pandemic. But new research suggests that teen girls in particular are suffering in unprecedented ways. A survey…