Reducing risk of eating disorders
Weight-related peer teasing is a strong predictor of disordered eating behaviours in adolescents, particularly those at higher genetic risk, new research shows. Focusing on teenagers, the […]
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Are schools making young people lonelier?
Schools are meant to foster connection, but new research suggests they may also be emotionally isolating spaces for many young people. A new Flinders University study […]
Benefits of school phone bans
On the heels of wider acceptance of school phone bans and taking ‘digital breaks’, South Australian experts have produced more evidence of the potential benefits to […]
New guidelines aim to bring girls back to sport
South Australia is stepping up its game to tackle the gender gap in sport, launching the ‘Gender Play Gap Guidelines’, designed to help clubs bring girls […]
Why forgiving yourself is harder than it sounds
A new study from Flinders University has revealed why forgiving ourselves can be so difficult for some – even when we know it might benefit our […]
Trigger warnings fall flat, but safe spaces build trust in the classroom
Trigger warnings may not help students feel more supported, but safe space messages do. A new study found that being told they were in a ‘safe […]
Family violence and foster care
The important work of foster care needs to be reflected in more support for caregivers in critical areas, including for carers who might face frequent violence […]
Eyes on the prize: Decoding eye contact
For the first time, a new study has revealed how and when we make eye contact—not just the act itself—plays a crucial role in how we […]
Military discharge is a time of challenge and opportunity
The military prides itself on loyalty and respect but those values must extend to how they treat those who leave service, new research from Flinders University […]