Let’s all club together for better mental health
Sports clubs have the potential to provide a profound and positive impact on the mental health of their younger members, but the whole club must be […]
Tackling childhood trauma in schools
As debate on the merits of a national school bullying policy rages across Australia, experts at Flinders University will start work on Australia’s first ‘Trauma Aware […]
Fitness apps fuelling disordered eating
With New Year resolutions in full swing and health tracking apps at our fingertips, new research reveals concerning links between health and fitness apps and disordered […]
Alarming gap in girls’ sport
Researchers at Flinders University say there is an urgent need to encourage more girls to participate in sports, following a new study that reveals a striking […]
Game, set, match: Exploring the experiences of coaches in tennis
As the Australian Open continues in full swing, a new study can reveal female tennis coaches experience significantly more barriers in their profession – including discrimination […]
Dating apps and body image risks
Dating apps have become the go-to for starting a romance but new research reveals they may harm Australian’s body image, mental health and overall wellbeing, as […]
The dangerous pursuit of muscularity
Men and adolescent boys are increasingly at risk of resorting to the dangerous use of anabolic steroids in a bid to achieve the desired muscular build […]
Are autistic adults more vulnerable to criminal exploitation?
In a new study, Flinders university researchers have tested the commonly held belief that autistic adults are more prone than non-autistic adults to criminal exploitation due […]
Tackling the mental health needs of teens on wait lists
A new Flinders University led project aims to help Australian teenagers who find themselves facing long wait times for mental health treatment. The project, ’Left to […]