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Drugs and teens: who’s been up to what in the last week?

Posted on by Helen Splarn

Here is a snapshot of the lives of many teenagers in the last week and what they  have … Read More »

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Self harm part of life for many teenagers

Posted on by Dr Ramesh Manocha

10% of girls self harm* Image Source: Youthbeyondblue A recent study published in The Lancet, The natural history … Read More »

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Winslet shakes her booty for a good cause

Posted on by Dr Ramesh Manocha

The infamous phrase “does my bum look big in this?”  will never be heard in the Winslet household. … Read More »

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2012 Seminars: Mental Health & Wellbeing Seminars

Posted on by Dr Ramesh Manocha

Generation Next is hosting a series of Mental Health & Wellbeing Seminars around Australia during 2012. Generation Next brings together Australia’s Leading Experts on Children & Teenagers in one Event to give education and health professionals a seminar series and supporting resources aimed at protecting and enhancing the wellbeing of our children and teenagers. Read More »

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Study: Youths who self-harm will seek help online

Posted on by Dr Ramesh Manocha

Only 10% of young people who self-harm will present for hospital treatment*. Psychmined is a UK website set … Read More »

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2012 Seminars: Mental Health & Wellbeing Seminars

Posted on by Dr Ramesh Manocha

Generation Next is hosting a series of Mental Health & Wellbeing Seminars around Australia during 2012. Generation Next … Read More »

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Lack of sleep is harming kids development

Posted on by Dr Ramesh Manocha

Children’s bed time is getting later and later. The old rule of no TV during the week and … Read More »

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iPod obsession: tuned in and switched off causes accidents

Posted on by Dr Ramesh Manocha

The recent release of Apple’s latest iPhone the 4S, saw hundreds queuing outside Apple stores before they had … Read More »

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Children with ADHD could benefit from Omega 3

Posted on by Dr Ramesh Manocha

Encouraging results have been found in a study of omega-3s for ADHD symptoms. The results showed “significant, but … Read More »

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Too much too soon is destroying the childhood of many

Posted on by Dr Ramesh Manocha

A stand has been taken in the UK by leading academics, teachers, authors and charity leaders who have … Read More »

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