A role for sport in men’s mental health
Sport can play a crucial role in challenging stereotypes and promoting positive mental health for boys and young men, new research has concluded. “Suicide is the […]
Mental health services underused in aged care
Fewer than 3% of people with mental health conditions living in Australian residential aged care facilities accessed government-subsidised mental health services, a new analysis from Flinders […]
Efforts needed to keep girls in sport after Year 8
Girls in high school enjoy playing sport to develop friendships, strength and for the competition but are more likely to stop playing two years earlier than […]
The unique relationship between coach and parent
Unrealistic expectations, conflicting goals, perceptions of qualifications, and sideline interferences can lead to hostile relationships between parents and sporting coaches, according to a new analysis. Research […]
National Obesity Strategy doesn’t go far enough
The Federal Government’s National Obesity Strategy 2022-2032 is better late than never however it lacks clear direction and disregards an existing model that was ripe for […]
SA public schools heading in the wrong direction
With a new Minister for Education, Blair Boyer, and newly appointed Chief Executive Professor Martin Westwell, how will the Education Department’s overarching World Class agenda will […]
How state-level footy helps delisted AFL players
Delisted AFL footballers are often unprepared for the end of their footballing careers but playing state-level football could aid in providing them with a sense of […]
Parents the Plan B for gaming addiction
Providing parents with the tools to intervene in their child or adolescent’s gaming addiction could prove to be an effective way to help people who refuse […]
Eating disorders potentially hiding autism diagnosis
Young people with eating disorders may also have underlying and undiagnosed autism spectrum disorder, according to Flinders University researchers. Led by Professor Robyn Young from the […]