Journals and news
Brief Therapy May Help Traumatised Children
Source: The New York TimesEvery year millions of children from all walks of life become victims of, or witnesses to, abusive or violent events that can result in long-lasting symptoms of distress. The events can range from sexual and physical abuse to involvement in a natural disaster, fire or serious motor vehicle accident.
System fails foster children and parents
Source: UNSW newsNew research shows that early intervention and family support is critical if foster children are to be re-united with their birth parents.
What parents can do when bullying is downplayed at School?
Source: Psychology todayWhat can you do if school downplays your report of bullying?
Disasters affect children too
Source: The Canberra TimesChildren can be badly affected, even from a distance, by natural disasters.
Children of the Tsunami
Source: The DiplomatChildren have a way of getting to the heart of things, and a new BBC documentary in the run-up to the anniversary of last year’s tsunami and nuclear crisis allows Japanese children the time and space to do exactly that.
Report into Victoria’s Vulnerable Children
Source: ABCA long-awaited report on the issue of children at risk in Victoria. It recommends sweeping changes to the way the state cares for its most vulnerable children.
Blogging May help Teens Dealing with Distress
Source: ScienceDailyBlogging may have psychological benefits for teens suffering from social anxiety, improving their self-esteem and helping them relate better to their friends, according to new research published by the American Psychological Association.
Loss and grief: 'Closing the Gap' for Aboriginal people
Source: Grief MattersThis article discusses resources, programs and other initiatives that address loss and grief of Indigenous people.
Teenagers fail the stress test
Source: News.com.auIT might be years before they have to find a job, pay their own bills or buy a house. But today's teenagers are not immune from the stress that comes with uncertain economic times and sky-rocketing costs of living.
It starts with calling names, but can end in despair and suicide
Source: The independentStudy says nine in 10 children have either been bullied or witnessed others being abused in school.
Attached to the unattached
Source: SENThis article is written as reflection of personal journey working with attachment disordered children
Parents warned on 9/11 footage
Source: The AgeThis news article features Professor Beverley Raphael and discusses the impact exposure to media footage of 9/11 may have on children now.
Helping children and young people deal with the trauma of court
Source: ABC BrisbaneThis news article by the ABC discusses the use of volunteers in courts to assist children who must provide evidence unaccompanied in cases of abuse.
Grief Forum: Can being sad also make you sick? Is grief an illness or is it normal?
Source: ABC Radio MelbourneThis forum brings together Walter Mikac, Professor Richard Bryant and Annie Cantwell-Bartl to discuss the topic of grief. They discuss peoples reaction to grief and also the issue of long term grief soon becoming a recognisable mental illness according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders.
The psychological cost of disaster
Source: ABC Radio AustraliaListen to Professor Beverley Raphael, Russell D'Souza and Professor Tsuyoshi Akiyama discuss the psychological impact that disasters have on populations. They discuss the impact on children, adults and communities as well as discussing the resilience shown by these different groups. This interview is featured in part 3 of the program.