Journals and news

26
Jul
2013

Adverse childhood experiences and premature all-cause mortality

Source: European Journal of Epidemiology

This results of this research indicates that early lifetime trauma, particularly in the childs interfamilial environment, are risk factors for long term health and premature mortality. 

12
Jul
2013

Kids still traumatised by Yasi

Source: Weeklytimes

This news article reports on ongoing symptoms of stress in children following cyclone Yasi.

01
Jul
2013

Evaluation of Child Friendly Spaces: Uganda Field Summary Report

Source: World Vision International

This report presents findings from an evaluation of a CFS implementation for Congolese refugees in western Uganda.

28
Jun
2013

Children spared custody hearings

Source: The Age Victoria

This news article discusses changes that will mean that children no longer need to attend custody hearings.

24
Jun
2013

Where's the post-adoption support for traumatised children

Source: The Guardian

This article from the UK discusses the need for intensive support for traumatised children and their carers on adoption into new families.

19
Jun
2013

Childhood trauma and psychosis

Source: Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Clinics of North America

This paper discusses evidence for causal relationships between childhood adversities and increased risk for psychosis.

11
Jun
2013

Association between Adverse Childhood Experiences and diagnosis of cancer

Source: PLOS ONE

Study results show that sexual abuse ACEs are associated with adulthood cancer.

10
Jun
2013

Emotional, behavioural, and developmental features indicative of neglect or emotional abuse in preschool children

Source: JAMA Pediatrics

This systemic review discusses the indicators of neglect or emotional abuse that are present in preschoolers and also discusses the importance of early intervention. 

29
May
2013

Helping Aboriginal survivors of child abuse and trauma

Source: ABC

An interview about how adults who have experienced child abuse and trauma are being helped in remote Aboriginal communities. 

17
May
2013

It takes a village: Childhood trauma

Source: Alaska

This news article discusses the impact that childhood trauma can have in adulthood.

15
May
2013

How resilience helps children recover from trauma

Source: Children's Hospital Los Angeles

Two psychologists in the United States discuss how resilience can help children to recover from trauma.

12
May
2013

Play therapy helps children overcome trauma

Source: The Press

A New Zealand researcher is studying how play therapy helps children make sense of a major crisis or event.

07
May
2013

Children's trauma after the floods and tornadoes

Source: NewsMail

This news article features information and links to a free seminar in Queensland on the impact of floods and tornadoes on children and young people. 

07
May
2013

Helping children in disasters

Source: ABC

This radio ABC interview features an expert in disasters speaking about how we can help young children at times of disaster.

05
May
2013

Does child abuse and neglect explain the overrepresentation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people in youth detention? Findings from a birth cohort study.

Source: Elsevier

This paper discusses the role that family social disadvantage and/or child abuse and neglect play in the high rates of Indigenous young people in youth detention. 

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