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The proposed pregnancy warning labels are inadequate. The pregnancy warning labels should be: Mandatory, so that the label appears prominently on all products and point of sale Consistent size and position, to ensure that the label is visible Developed by health behaviour and public health experts Accompanied by a public education campaign The industry’s current [...]
As Austereo surveys its listeners to gauge just how much damage Kyle has caused their brand, the Sydney Morning Herald is conducting an online poll where you can vote! Make your vote, have your say and see the poll results here: Kyle Sandilands and 2DAY FM.
As christmas approaches toymakers have ramped up advertising, and children are turning their attention to their wish list. Sexualised dolls such as Bratz and Barbies are very attractive to young girls but underneath the bright colours and glitter these dolls convey a more subtly damaging message to their owners. Psychologists are genuinely concerned about the potential [...]
Body image is the number one concern of young Australian females, according to a recent survey of more than 40,000 young people by Mission Australia. Another survey conducted by the Australian Psychological Society this year indicated that while stress levels were on the rise, that eating was the fifth most common strategy that people used to [...]
Fascinating documentary featuring many incisive ideas and interviews with leading thinkers including Richard Eckersley, who spoke at a number of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Seminars in 2011. Trailer and exclusive interview with Pria Viswalingam here Decadence: The Decline of the Western World. Movie website here: http://www.decadencedocumentary.com No showing!
Summary of key findings 12% of Australians reported experiencing levels of stress in the severe range. Young adults reported experiencing significantly higher levels of stress and significantly lower levels of wellbeing than the general population. 1 in 3 Australians reported experiencing depressive symptoms with 10% of these being in the severe range. 1 in 4 Australians reported experiencing anxiety [...]
Once again, the Mission Australia Survey of Australian Young People has shown that body image is a major cause of concern for young people. Amongst females it was the highest concern, reflecting our society's extreme emphasis on physical attractiveness defined by the media, fashion and entertainment industries. It's an indication that marketing, advertising and consumerism continue to be a [...]
Stress is having a major impact on every sector of the community. Amongst those in affluent jobs, it is a combination of overwork and loss of "work life balance". Those who are less affluent are often stressed by the high cost of living compared to low incomes. Lack of social support and an emphasis on consumerism are major [...]
Computer games and other online activities have become a multibillion dollar industry to rival hollywood. The evidence linking violent videogames with aggressive behaviour is now indisputable. In addition, the growing evidence for the addictive potential of such games is now causing concern amongst many mental health professionals with debate occurring at the highest levels about [...]
The community has spoken, and continues to speak, but does 2Day FM and Austereo have the guts to pull the plug on the country's worst role model for young people? THE number of companies that have withdrawn advertising from 2Day-FM's Kyle and Jackie O Show has grown to 40 after co-host Kyle Sandilands was publicly [...]
