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With unprecedented concerns around rising vaping rates in schools continuing at pace, it’s hoped a new approach could bring about a reduction in the number of young people vaping and smoking.

Applications for the role will open in January.

More than two years into the pandemic, scientists are racing to understand why one in 10 people develop long Covid and how to treat the paradoxical illness.

Australian teens had overall improvements in sleep over the two years and some improvements in dietary choices during lockdown, however these were offset by increases in already concerning levels of screen time and worrying trends of alcohol use and poor sleep among girls.

A new Australian study shows that rates of bad sleep and drinking alcohol are much higher in girls than boys. So what’s going on?

The harrowing global effects of COVID-19 have been accompanied by a crisis in mental health, with levels of psychological distress and demand for mental health services growing exponentially. Tom Eccles reports that young people are especially at risk.

MOOD, in partnership with UnLtd and Tonic Media Network, has announced details of the second ‘Tea Break’ webinar event that will delve into the links between alcohol and mental health. Hosted by award winning journalist and host of ABC’s Coronacast, Dr Norman Swan, the free session will be hel