What price do we pay to avoid children being noisy? Preventing childhood trauma starts with letting children know they can be heard – even if that means being noisy, Dr Gillian Riley writes.
Working to address ongoing trauma of the Stolen Generations The Healing Foundation is hopeful a report on the intergenerational effects of the Stolen Generations will guide a trauma-informed policy strategy.
Helping PTSD patients stop ‘enduring symptoms in silence’ PTSD Awareness Day aims to reduce burden and encourage support from healthcare professionals and advocacy groups.
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.
‘Not a new tragedy’: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander suicides With almost 80 deaths this year, including children as young as 12, what is behind this crisis – and what can be done to reduce it?
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.
Supporting children through disaster GPs can now access trauma kits designed to help provide care specific to the needs of children, who are among the most vulnerable in disasters.
Learning to deal with challenging ‘heart-sink’ patients Dr Hester Wilson reflects on her efforts to help difficult patients.
How can GPs look after themselves in the wake of so much trauma? Dr Imaan Joshi reflects on what has worked for her in dealing with last week’s traumatic events.
Triggering past trauma Clinical psychologist Kim Felmingham examines the complexities of caring for people affected by the George Pell verdict.