Researchers from UK found that nightmares were common in children who have reported being bullied. Study findings show that being bullied causes significant stress/trauma and that night terrors are an identifiable indicator which GPs and parents should be aware of.

Meta-analysis findsd that figures of young people suffering from PTSD is still relatively high and often not identified.

In light of the recent South Korea ferry tragedy, this article talks about symptoms of traumatic grief in young people and what family members can do to calm them.

This tudy finds that highest rate of PTSD in young people are found among girls and those who have suffered through trauma inflicted by another person.

A systematic review and meta-analysis exploring the association between socioeconomic status and involvement in childhood bullying advises that policy to reduce bullying should span all levels of society. 

This study finds that supplementing TF-CBT with evidence-based engagement strategies holds promise for increasing access to treatments and increasing likelihood of treatment completion.

Data on Indigenous students show that school attendance is affected by experiences of bullying and unfair treatment due to racial discrimination.

Study findings indicate that involving parents in their child's therapy is also beneficial for the parents themselves. 

Dr Bruce Perry says ADHD is a "description rather than a real disease," voicing concern over treatment with psychostimulants despite research telling of potential for damage. Instead he pushes for non-pharmacological therapies that involve helping the adults around children labelled as having ADHD.

Changes in child neglect laws in England and Wales will include any act of deliberate harm to a child's emotional development. This update will allow earlier intervention by authorities.

Experiments conducted in mice indicate that exposure to hostile environment during adolescence have profound consequences to the psychoemotional state and social behaviour in adulthood.

A report on US children find that 40 percent lack secure attachments which affects child's school readiness and future outcomes. Authors use literature review which shows the importance of bonds in the first 3 years and that they are formed through parental care. 

This article talks about reflections of working with Kids in Care group in Hunter region.  The experience reveals that focusing on emotions of having children removed (ie. grief at loss, anger) can lead to a more authentic engagement, allowing for other key issues to be addressed.

New laws in NSW aim to vulnerable children a safe and stable home by allowing authorities to investigate putting them up for adoption instead of placement in temporary care. The reform also has implications for mothers affected by domestic violence.