Psychological therapies improve life for children with post-traumatic stress disorder
Children suffering post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as a result of traumatic events, including child abuse, may benefit from psychological therapies, according to a review published in The Cochrane Library. In the first systematic review...
Quad-bike safety this Christmas
With Christmas and summer holidays approaching, it’s time for people in country areas to think carefully about the potential dangers of quad-bikes.
A literature review completed in 2012 found that the fitting of crush protection...
30 year study uncovers linkages between mothers and their children’s health
Researchers at The University of Queensland have been documenting the lives of mothers and their children over 30 years to uncover what role genetic and environmental factors have on mental illness, substance abuse and...
Doctor advises adults on how to talk with children about Connecticut school shooting
As the nation watches the reports about the recent Connecticut school shooting, many people may find themselves feeling anxious, worried, saddened or otherwise concerned.
While adults may know how to express these feelings, often they...
Music to the ears… Not!
The quality of music education has recently come under the microscope of the Victorian government.
A study into the quality of music education in Victoria, by Monash University researcher Dr Peter de Vries from the...
Diets lower in fat lead to reductions in weight
The ideal proportion of total fat in the human diet is unclear. But reducing overall fat in the typical diet can lead to small reductions in body weight in adults that could be highly...
Binge eating may be associated with initiating use of marijuana
Overeating and binge eating may be associated with initiating use of marijuana and other drugs in a study of adolescents and young adults, according to a study published Online First by Archives of Pediatrics...
Preschool movement skills programs could lead to life-long benefits
Preschools could hold the key to kids developing a life-long interest in physical activity.
Researchers with Deakin University’s School of Health and Social Development, with colleagues from Northern NSW Local Health District, evaluated a movement...
Childhood trauma leaves mark on DNA of some victims
Abused children are at high risk of anxiety and mood disorders, as traumatic experience induces lasting changes to their gene regulation. Scientists from the Max Planck Institute of Psychiatry in Munich have now documented...
Second hand smoke linked to children’s behavior problems
It is a known fact that active maternal smoking during pregnancy has negative effects on child health, such as attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). However, new research suggests that second hand smoke, or...
