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3AW Melbourne: Radio Interview (49:00)

Professor Susan Sawyer discusses CATS depression and anxiety study findings with Ross and Russ.

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FiveAA: Radio Interview (20:00)

Professor Susan Sawyer discusses CATS depression and anxiety study findings with Stacey Lee.

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MCRI News: Almost three quarters of adolescents experience depression or anxiety

Dr Ellie Robson said the rate and recurrence of depression and anxiety symptoms were concerning given mental health problems during adolescence had serious consequences across the lifespan.

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SBS News: Is your kid getting too much screen time? Take our quiz to find out

Parents are increasingly worried about the impacts of screen use on their children. But what are the risks and how can you help kids develop healthy screen habits? Let's find out.

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The Conversation: Should parents be worried about social media? We asked 5 experts

Dr Nandi Vijayakumar discusses why parents should be worried about adolescents using social media.

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The Conversation: Can a 10-year-old be responsible for a crime? Here’s what brain science tells us

Professor Susan Sawyer and Dr Nandi Vijayakumar explain what the science says about how much those under 14 can understand the consequences of their actions.

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ABC News: ‘Like attaching a car’s accelerator before the brake’: How can we better support young people experiencing early puberty?

Dr Nandi Vijayakumar and Professor Susan Sawyer on how parents and schools can better support young people experiencing early puberty.

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ABC News: Why girls who start puberty earlier than their peers are at higher risk of anxiety, depression

The age of puberty's dawn seems to have stabilised in developed countries, says Nandita Vijayakumar, a cognitive neuroscientist at Deakin University and the Murdoch Children's Research Institute.

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ABC News: Takeover Melbourne program

Dr Lisa Mundy was interviewed for an article about a young person's move to a rural community during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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