"Artificial Intelligence is transforming many areas, including how we form relationships and their impact on identity development is significant. It is essential to understand both the opportunities and challenges these technologies present."

Dr Emma Woodward

"Last year's results highlighted significant areas of concern. However, they also showcased the resilience and adaptability of many students, underscoring the importance of early intervention and prevention strategies."

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

"Smokeless tobacco products and vapes were developed to help addicts wean off nicotine, seen as a healthier and safer alternative to smoking a cigarette. However, the chemicals used in these products can still pose significant health risks."

Dr Emma Woodward

"We have the power to shape our children's attitudes and beliefs, and instil values of acceptance, inclusivity and respect for all. By fostering acceptance, we can help young people become compassionate and informed advocates for equality."

Dr Emma Woodward

"Dealing with a child's eating anxiety can be both perplexing and distressing for parents. It's a challenge that requires a delicate balance of empathy, patience, and consistent strategy."

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

"The current generation of children and adolescents are growing up in an unprecedented time when it comes to gambling. A new grey area is emerging with gambling-like elements in video games and social media blurring the boundaries and creating headaches, both for parents and regulators."

Dr Emma Woodward

"When children encounter traumatic events, their brain processes these emotions, storing them as powerful memories. It's natural for them to be curious, concerned, or even scared. Their world view is still forming, and these events can be overwhelming and difficult for them to process."

Dr Emma Woodward

"Our role is to help children make sense of the world around themselves, so it may be prudent to discuss financial matters in an informative and empowering way. "

Dr Emma Woodward

"Social media influencers often present a highly curated and filtered version of their lives, showcasing only the positive aspects. This can create unrealistic beauty standards, success and happiness for children. Constant exposure to this may lead to feelings of inadequacy, low self-worth and dissatisfaction."

Dr Emma Woodward

"A diverse environment encompasses diversity in terms of ethnicity, gender, family structures and/or religious beliefs."

Laverne Antrobus 

"This day is an opportunity to re-commit our efforts to combat all forms of racial discrimination, injustice, systemic racism and hate. Together we can ensure a world where everyone is respected and safe in all aspects of society."

Dr Emma Woodward

“The world today is a very different place to the one we knew just a few years ago. Every family has experienced some sort of adversity in recent times, and with mental health concerns on the rise, many young people may need some extra support."

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