Teenage misfits, messy emotions and joyous discussions on consent: Heartbreak High is a bright new piece of television
NetflixFew settings invite drama, messy emotions and chaos like a high school. The original 1990s Heartbreak High ran for seven...
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‘Collective religious narcissism’: how young Indonesian Muslims flex their faith on social media
(Pexels/Keira Burton), CC BYThe word “narcissism” is often associated with selfies, posting content that boasts one’s achievements, or other forms...
How ‘GamerGate’ led the gaming industry to embrace more diverse and caring values
'Cosy gaming' is having its moment. Two Pixel/ShutterstockVideo game developers have always sought to “find the fun” for their audiences...
How to spend time wisely – what young people can learn from retirees
Discovering passions and sharing time with loved ones are two things retirees say they wish they did more when they...
Talking with your teen about high school helps them open up about big (and little) things in their lives
Letting your child go somewhere you cannot follow can be challenging as a parent. (Shutterstock)For many teens, starting high school...
Almost 9 in 10 young Australians who use family violence experienced child abuse: new research
ShutterstockHow prevalent is young people’s use of family violence in Australia, what form does it take and how does it...
The US lacks adequate education around puberty and menstruation for young people – an expert on menstrual health explains
Many young people receive limited guidance about what to expect as they near menstruation. SolStock/E+ via Getty ImagesOne thing few...
Did an accidental ‘blood plague’ in World of Warcraft help scientists model COVID better? The results are in
ShutterstockWay before COVID, in 2005 the World of Warcraft game developers accidentally introduced an extremely virulent highly contagious disease into...
How drama can help open up conversations on suicide for young people in post-pandemic times
Agencja Fotograficzna Caro / AlamySuicide is the second highest cause of death in 15-to-29-year-olds around the world, according to UK...
How easy access to guns at home contributes to America’s youth suicide problem
Easy access to firearms increases the risk of teen suicide. CowlickCreative/Getty ImagesSchool shootings in the U.S. are national tragedies, and...
