Without concerted actions, we risk failing our young people in the second critical period in their development after childhood.
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NZ’s teachers say they want to help students but they can’t do it all. And many feel like they are being stretched to support their students’ mental and physical health well in the classroom.
New research sheds light on the benefits of mindfulness exercises and training in the workplace.
Swimming and cycling ability declined while there was a rise in eating sugary snacks according to new research.
Brain injury survivors report the sport can give constant opportunities for learning and a way to reevaulate emotions.
Throughout last winter, 81% of homes in a new study were colder than the recommended minimum – the coldest fell to a minimum hourly average of 5 degrees. Cold homes can have deadly consequences.
Dancing in a group – in a class, in a club, at a wedding – is social. So it could be just the thing for 2023, if the gym isn’t for you.
Retailers have a range of strategies to encourage us to spend more - but they can help us to make healthier choices too.
No single group of people is responsible for this crisis, but we all have a part to play in improving working conditions for school leaders.
Research tells us goal setting is important, but not all goals are created equal. Here are five things to consider when setting goals for your final year in school.
Statistics on the number of principals receiving verbal threats of violence, being victims of bullying or physical violence have all seen an uptick in the past year.
Anticipating a future event is just as good for you as the thing itself.
In a world of increasing urbanisation, density, pressure and, some say, isolation, there’s a natural salve for stress, pressure and mental illness. And it’s right above our heads.
Nature is dispersed through our cities, even if we don’t notice it. And there’s abundant evidence that engaging with nature, even in urban settings, is good for us.
Children who hawk goods on their heads on Nigeria’s streets face an array of health hazards and physical dangers. The government must take steps to reduce this practice.
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Professor of Psychology, Aberystwyth University
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Director of International Activities, Faculty of Health, University of Technology Sydney
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Associate professor, Educational Leadership and Management, University of Newcastle
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Assistant Researcher, School of Ecosystem and Forest Sciences, The University of Melbourne
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Professor, School of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Sydney
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Professor, School of the Built Environment, University of Technology Sydney
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Cardiff Metropolitan University
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Professor and Lead of Critical Mental Health, Social and Global Studies Centre, RMIT University
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Professor of Consumer Psychology, Anglia Ruskin University
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Research Fellow at University of Exeter and PhD Student of Psychology at Swansea University, Swansea University
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Assistant Professor, HR Management & Organizational Behaviour, Toronto Metropolitan University
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Professor of Psychology & Mental Health, Edith Cowan University
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Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Australian Centre for Housing Research, Adelaide University
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Clinical Lead, Emotional and Mental Wellbeing Strategy, RPB, Swansea University
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Research Officer at Medical School, Swansea University