Generation Next Podcasts

When children exhibit inappropriate sexual behaviour for their age, there is a possibility that they might have experienced sexual abuse. Asking the right questions can help you distinguish between normal sexual curiosity and problematic, worrying behaviour that requires intervention and support. Presented by Emeritus Professor Freda Briggs (1930 - 2016).

Over 80% of young people know another young person who has an eating disorder. 25% of our youth is obese. Could these two seemingly different issues be, in effect, two sides of the same coin? Professor Susan Sawyer addresses the challenges around eating rooted in body dissatisfaction, how to promote a healthier approach to food and how these questions form part of wider, damaging social trends.

Contrary to assumptions, boys are more likely to be victims of sexual abuse - for a number of reasons.

Presented by Emeritus Professor Freda Briggs (1930 - 2016).

What does racism look like today? What is its impact on mental health and wellbeing? Australian Race Discrimination Commissioner Dr Tim Soutphommasane explores current community attitudes and discusses strategies that can be implemented in schools and organisations to challenge prejudiced attitudes and build more open, inclusive spaces for all.

What are some of the myths and misperceptions around eating disorders? What is disordered eating and is it a concern? Find out the impact of body image concerns on healthy eating and wellbeing, and strategies to help prevent the onset of eating disorders in young people.

In this insightful and optimistic presentation, Professor Tony Attwood discusses the learning and developmental needs of children and young people with autism, how best to support them to lead fulfilling lives in a world not designed for them, and the unique contributions they can make to society - if we allow them to.

Electronic media can have a very positive influence but it can also be misused with unhealthy results on mind and body. Glenn will provide established strategies to shift children’s media usage in a positive direction.

What are the crises affecting today’s young people and why do we need to actively reach out to help them through these tough times? Debra describes a number of effective, innovative ways to support young people’s mental health and wellbeing that we should all know about.

Have you ever had a rock in your shoe? Remember how it absorbed your focus and distracted you from everything happening around you? Depression can be like that. This highly interactive, engaging presentation examines how four easy-to-apply empirically validated positive psychology strategies can reduce depression in teens and help them (and the adults who care about them) lead fulfilling, happy lives.

Knowing that anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness among children and young people, what can we do to better support those with the condition? Should children be taught about anxiety? Find out strategies that can help children cope with anxiety, what parents can do and where to find further resources and support.