Researchers are calling for bullying prevention to be given priority alongside other child protection measures following new evidence that it harms young people’s mental health in ways similar to child abuse by parents. Their groundbreaking analysis of data gathered in Britain and the United States finds that the long-term impact of peer bullying in terms of anxiety, depression, self-harm and suicide attempts can, in some cases, be even worse.
February 2016
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19 February 2016
The results of many clinical trials never see the light of day. As the World Health Organization calls for all trials to be released into the public domain, physician and writer Ben Goldacre argues for practical steps to speed up change. But why should we care if some trials don’t publish their results?
12 February 2016
Exercise is critically important for children’s health and development. But high levels of obesity in the United States and other Western societies provide worrying evidence that too many children are physically inactive. School programs that promote playground games can help raise activity levels – especially among girls.
04 February 2016
Enthusiasts for Outward Bound courses and other “wilderness experiences” have long argued that they contribute to preventing youth disengagement and delinquency. In this article, Professor Roger Bullock, notes how conclusive evidence of lasting, positive effects remains scarce. But a recent study by researchers in Singapore has encouraged him to keep an open mind.
