Social ban will only push kids’ internet use into the darkness This opinion piece appeared in The West Australian on November 13 2024. By Deborah Childs CEO HelpingMinds When my daughter turned 21, she shared something with me that left me speechless: throughout her teenage years, she had managed to secretly drink alcohol and smokeRead more
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Should Social Media Be Banned for Children? A Closer Look at Mental Wellbeing and Legislative Solutions This opinion piece appeared in The West Australian on September 11 2024. By Deborah Childs CEO HelpingMinds Social media has become an integral part of modern life, especially for young people. With platforms like YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, and SnapchatRead more
More Psychologists Aren’t The Only Answer This opinion piece appeared in The Canberra Times on August 29 2024. By Deborah Childs CEO HelpingMinds It is true Australia is suffering a critical shortage of psychologists to address the growing mental health demands of the country. And it’s crucial to acknowledge the significance of having a well-trainedRead more
Ugly Parent Syndrome: The Dark Side of Youth Sports We Can’t Ignore This opinion piece appeared in The West Australian on 27 July 2024. By Deborah Childs CEO HelpingMinds plus concerned Mother and Grandma. With the Olympic Games still fresh in our minds, we’re left with the inspiration and exhilaration that only such a globalRead more
