child psychology

How to help children mentally prepare for COVID-19 testing

28 Sep 2021

The thought of having a COVID-19 test can be harrowing for some children, but these helpful tips may help ease the nervousness.

Study links early childhood vulnerability with later police contact

23 Jun 2021

Early childhood emotional and behavioural problems can increase the risk of later contact with the criminal justice system.

a boy and man looking through the window of a small Lego house

Understanding 'big emotions': early-intervention helps reduce toddler tantrums

29 Jun 2020

A play-based therapy aimed at helping parents manage children’s behaviour has produced long-lasting results in a live trial.

UNSW and public schools help children with severe behavioural problems

06 Jun 2019

One of the world's first Parent-Child Interaction Therapy school-based clinics has opened at Ingleburn Public School.

Help for children with severe conduct problems shows promise in open trial

07 Aug 2018

The world-first therapy for children with severe behavioural problems who respond poorly to existing interventions has had an encouraging effect on the children's empathy levels and behaviour.

New fund for child mental health

15 Mar 2011

Breakthrough Australian research to diagnose and treat mental health problems in kids is being held back by a lack of funding, says a leading specialist in child psychology.