"While some concerns exist, positive signs are also emerging. Many students are showing resilience and adaptability. Results highlight the crucial need for early intervention and prevention measures reinforcing the value of a community-based approach."

Dr Emma Woodward

"In today's digital age comparison is the norm. Constant exposure to curated lives and unrealistic standards leaves many feeling short. "

Dr Emma Woodward

"Trauma presents in children in various ways, depending on their age, previous experience, and personal resilience. When they encounter traumatic events, their brain processes these emotions, storing them as powerful memories."

Dr Emma Woodward

"It is not that we shouldn’t encourage young people or avoid asking how they performed on a difficult test. Instead, we should encourage students to untangle their self-worth from achievement and redefine their success by emphasising the importance of resilience, wellbeing, and the pursuit of diverse interests."

Dr Emma Woodward

"You may not have heard the term before, but you must understand what it is. There has been a 400% increase in this type of crime being reported to police now involving adolescent males at a terribly high rate."

Susan McLean

"As human beings, our brains haven’t evolved fast enough to adapt to the digital world that we now live in. This means that the overload of messages that we receive through ever-present media platforms often results in stress, anxiety, and overwhelm."

Laverne Antrobus

"Children who spend more time with their fathers during adolescence tend to have better social skills and higher self-worth. Fathers need to get in there and be involved, even if they get pushed away. Being persistent and present is important."

Dr Michael Carr-Gregg

“Disappointment is a normal, though difficult, part of growing up and can be a tricky emotion to deal with at any age. How your children learn to respond to disappointment will determine its impact on their future achievement and happiness.”

Dr Michael Carr-Gregg