Embracing body image in motherhood
The changes of motherhood can make women vulnerable to negative body image, but experts at Flinders University are encouraging women to embrace body image interventions to […]
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Obstacles to eating disorder services
With only one in four young adults seeking help for an eating disorder, a new study by Flinders University experts flags a number of problems preventing more […]
Career pathways for gifted girls
Compared to boys, girls often excel in their secondary education results – but even the most gifted students may struggle to find their ‘dream job’ and […]
Sport plays a part in helping youth mental health
Sports-based interventions show great promise in supporting positive change in mental health outcomes – but few mental health interventions have specifically targeted young males in sport […]
Big ideas get boost: Flinders researchers driving better healthcare
A personalised body-clock tracker, treatments for adolescent disordered eating, halting dengue fever in its tracks and unlocking the nexus between memory loss and dementia have been […]
Real-world health solutions to help millions of people
Flinders University has been awarded more than $9 million for boundary-pushing projects investigating better treatments for mental health and wellbeing, vision loss and sleep disorders. The […]
Driving better youth sport outcomes
Leading world researchers, industry figures and policy makers are coming to Flinders University to help improve outcomes in youth sports – from understanding the role of […]
Why we need to rethink ‘bullying’
Latest research from Flinders University has identified that the term ‘bullying’ – used to define a range of behaviours – is potentially jeopardising successful and necessary […]
Extra support for mental health
In the face of a projected 42% shortfall in mental health workers by 2030, Flinders University is rolling out an innovative project aimed at expanding the […]