Journals and news
Melbourne researchers seek to find recipe for resilient children who overcome adversity
Source: Herald SunNew research seeks to identify what makes a disadvantaged child resilient
Early childhood key to improving Indigenous health: AMA
Source: World New AustraliaLatest AMA report points to new developments that provide scientific explanation for inter-generational Indigenous disadvantage
'Programs' aren't enough: child protection must become a part of everyday life
Source: Child Abuse & NeglectThis article discusses informal services in prevention of maltreatment and illustrates how they can promote well-being of a child and family
When the holidays aren't joyous: 5 tips for helping children cope with loss
Source: Huffington PostThis article lists ways in which teachers and carers can help grieving children during holiday season
Effects of home visits by paraprofessionals and by nurses on children: follow up of a randomized trial at ages 6 and 9 years
Source: JAMA PediatricsThis study examines the long-term impact of prenatal care and early childhood support from paraprofessionals and nurses
Schools promoting 'trauma-informed' teaching to reach troubled students
Source: EdSourceCalifornia teachers are being trained to better manage traumatised students in the classroom
Asylum seeker and refugee children belonging, being and becoming: the early childhood educator's role
Source: Early Childhood AustraliaThis paper discusses the vital role early childhood educators play in the development of refugee children
Differential effects of exposure to social violence and natural disaster on Children's Mental Health
Source: Journal of Traumatic StressThis study compares the impact of natural disaster versus communal riots on children's mental health.
Exposure to life adversity in high school and later work participation: a longitudinal population-based study
Source: Journal of AdolescenceThis paper investigates the whether early exposure to adversities such as violence and bullying is associated with work participation in young adulthood.
Relationship of trauma symptoms to amygdala-based functional brain changes in adolescents
Source: Journal of Traumatic StressThis pilot study explores amygdala connectivity related to trauma symptoms in adolescents.
TEDx talk on family trauma
Source: ExaminerWatch this TEDxBellingham talk titled "Violence - A family tradition"
Mental health and motherhood: the silent 70,000
Source: Prevention ActionMothers suffering perinatal mental illness can damage the well-being of their children
Cases of childhood trauma: a hard reality in our classrooms
Source: Seattle TimesTrauma has significant effects on learning and is a reality in today's classrooms
Childhood trauma link to bipolar symptoms strengthened
Source: News MedicalResearch validates link between childhood trauma and bipolar disorder sypmtoms in adults
Girls much more likely to suffer abuse, violence and trauma, study finds
Source: The AgeVictoria census of young people in substance abuse treatment reveal that girls suffer higher rates of abuse, neglect and violence than boys.