Mental Health

Gamifying wellbeing is part of a new program that's helping students to de-stress and maintain focus, writes Professor Dianne Vella-Brodrick, University of Melbourne.

Leading parenting expert Michael Grose has just published a new book on coping with childhood anxiety. Here he offers advice on helping your child manage anxiety.

We may be teaching children to be afraid of exams, rather than encouraging them to see exams as a positive challenge, writes Mandie Shean.

Is your child lonely at school? A team of university experts is examining how to help. By Associate Professor Terry Bowles, University of Melbourne, Associate Professor Janet Scull, Monash University and Daniela Russo, University of Melbourne

The impact of VCE pressure on mental health, treating parents for a child's anxiety, and teaching kids to cross the road safely.

Clinical psychologist Dr Lisa Damour says there is a great deal parents can do to help their daughters navigate life's rough waters. We talk to the New York Times best selling author about her new book.

Leading adolescent and child psychologist Michael Carr-Gregg has co-authored a new book on mood-boosting snacks for kids and teenagers, writes Shane Green.

The support of the Royal family has gained an international profile for Melbourne's The Man Cave and its mission to help boys and young men embrace a healthy masculinity. Shane Green speaks with co-founder Hunter Johnson.

Coding classes for mums and daughters, don't just blame social media, paying kids to learn, and how to deal with a child's anger.