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Published in Journal Watch Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine. A recent study has confirmed that the long-term consequences of harmful childhood experiences do persist into adulthood. In 1998 the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Study (Am J Prev Med 1998; 14:245) showed that childhood maltreatment and family dysfunction contribute to many leading causes of death in [...]
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Teenagers who use cannabis in their early teens are more likely to experience hallucinations or delusions. This is the findings of a new study conducted by John McGrath, M.D., Ph.D., F.R.A.N.Z.C.P., of the Queensland Brain Institute (QBI), University of Queensland, Australia. Due to be published in May in the Archives of General Psychiatry, a medical [...]
The term ‘cutting’ refers to the widespread practice of cutting yourself with a sharp object with the purpose of injuring and scaring the skin. Although it is not much talked about in the media, this form of self harm has a growing following within the teenage population, especially girls. It is also alarming that tweens are beginning [...]
The tragic circumstances surrounding the fatal stabbing of 12-year-old school boy Elliott Fletcher during a school yard fracas at St Patrick’s College at Shorncliffe Brisbane on Monday 15 February has sent shock waves around the country. It has prompted new calls for more security at the school gate and the introduction of metal detectors. However [...]
AUSTRALIA should increase the legal drinking age to 21, according to a national online poll. Kevin Rudd has again sparked outrage on the ABC's Q&A by suggesting that he 'personally' supports an older drinking limit and sees 21 years old as quite reasonable and feasible. Suprisingly this view was also later supported by an online [...]
By Melinda Hutchings. Last week an intense debate erupted over Jennifer Hawkins appearing naked and unretouched on the cover of the current issue of Marie Claire – and whether she represents a role model for positive body image. Media personality Bianca Dye, who also posed nude for a recent issue of Madison, made the point [...]
An American study has linked insufficient sleep to depression in adolescents. The study of over 15,000 adolescents in years 7-12 looked at the relationship between set bedtimes and sleep duration and depression. The study found that teens who went to bed after midnight were 24% more likely to suffer from depression and 20% more likely [...]
People who are depressed are not always easy to help because often they are disinterested, lack energy and motivation, can be irritable, and may not see the point of doing anything. Some people are not used to talking much – especially about themselves, so getting a conversation started can be difficult. Useful tips for helping [...]
The Government has released new guidelines which warn against the use of drugs to treat Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in children. The guidelines, which originally stated in 1997 that medication was a suitable treatment for medication, have been changed to instead advise that "Medication should not be used as first-line treatment for ADHD in [...]
