Sports clubs missing a trick
Physical activity and mental wellbeing go hand in hand, so how can grassroots sports clubs leverage this to cultivate environments that could improve mental health and […]
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Autism screening tool goes global
Researchers at Flinders University are excited about the world-wide uptake of their early screening tool for children suspected of having Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The early […]
Big tick for Embrace Kids in schools
Unrealistic expectations about what our bodies should look like – whether from the media, friends or family –make adults and children of all ages more vulnerable […]
I’ll have what she’s having!
New research from Flinders University has revealed that feeling a sense of belonging to a social group can have a significant impact on our food choices, […]
Social media: the stuff of nightmares?
The more time you spend on social media, the greater the likelihood of having unpleasant social-media related dreams that cause distress, sleep disruption and impact our […]
Pioneering Project Warhorse: helping veterans transition into civilian life
A unique partnership between Flinders University and the Defence Force Welfare Association has seen veterans join in on an archaeological dig at Glenthorne National Park in […]
New online tool to support people with metastatic breast cancer
A new online support tool aiming to guide people through the psychological impact of their advanced/metastatic breast cancer diagnosis has now entered the testing phase, with […]
Investigator grant to help problem gaming
Developing effective programs to address young people’s dependency on video games and digital technologies is the goal of a major new Flinders University program. Led by […]
Remember women veterans too
The annual ANZAC Day commemorations are another opportunity to acknowledge that “women serve too,” says Professor Sharon Lawn, lead author of a new journal article. The […]