"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

"If you swear at someone, or about someone, you are actually committing an act of verbal violence. You transgress the usual rules of social interaction, impinging upon someone's self-image and their sense of dignity."

Laverne Antrobus

"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

"Mothers play a critical role in the family, which is a powerful force for social cohesion and integration. In essence, the mother-child relationship is vital for the healthy development of children and in their journey to independence."

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