How can GPs help with historical trauma following child sexual abuse? Dr Chris Hogan reflects on how GPs can help survivors of sexual abuse who may be triggered by media reports of crimes against children.
Overweight or just big boned? The tendency to underestimate the weight of children is widespread and impacting attempts to combat the growing problem, new research has found.
Triggering past trauma Clinical psychologist Kim Felmingham examines the complexities of caring for people affected by the George Pell verdict.
Widespread misunderstanding of causes of childhood cancer: Study Most people who have not been affected by childhood cancer mistakenly believe it is due to genetics or environment rather than simple bad luck.
Vaxcards: Empowering children through vaccination An innovative new program is designed to promote childhood vaccination and disease education.
Childhood sexual abuse: ‘If you would see true courage, look at the survivors’ Dr Chris Hogan reflects on the impact of childhood sexual abuse for White Balloon Day.
Childhood bullying can cause lifelong psychological damage: How to spot the signs and move on Lecturer in investigative psychology Calli Tzani-Pepelasi examines some of the potential lasting effects of being bullied as a child.
The challenge of treating survivors of childhood sexual abuse Dr Chris Hogan reflects on his experiences with adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse.
National redress scheme for survivors of childhood sexual abuse gets go-ahead Legislation for a national redress scheme for the survivors of institutional childhood sexual abuse has passed Federal Parliament.
Tribes, tribulation and the elephant in the room If we want to change bullying and abuse within the profession we have to move our tribal cultures to the next level, Dr Edwin Kruys writes for newsGP.