As Australia battles one of its worst bushfire disasters, Professor Marjory Ebbeck from the University of South Australia says the role of teachers will be critical for children who have been directly affected, or are experiencing uncertainty or trauma.
A novel mental health program improves teenagers’ ability to recognise and support friends who might be at risk of suicide, according to new research from the University of Melbourne.
Anna Caro, Principal at Lithgow High School in NSW, discusses the high levels of unemployment in the area, and the high levels of mental health issues – particularly anxiety – at the school.
Unreasonable expectations, educational values and failed career aspirations are driving some immigrant parents to influence their children’s subject choices, leading these students to choose beyond their academic capabilities, according to new research by Monash University.
In response to growing concerns about student wellbeing and its link to academic performance, a new classroom tool uses emojis, customisable polls and screen mirroring to measure student engagement and wellbeing in real-time.