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Combining whole-school and targeted programs for the reduction of bullying victimization: A randomized, effectiveness trial

The current effectiveness trial evaluated the combination of a whole-school program designed to prevent bullying perpetration and victimization

Video: How to respond if your child is being bullied

In this video, Professor Donna Cross from the Telethon Kids Institute provides some practical advice on how to respond if your child is being bullied.

Adolescent peer aggression and its association with mental health and substance use in an Australian cohort

Prospective longitudinal birth cohort data was used to examine the association between peer aggression at 14yrs and mental health and substance use at 17yrs...

Protecting and Promoting Young People’s Social and Emotional Health in Online and Offline Contexts

Young people's use of mobile phones and access to the Internet have increased dramatically in the last decade, especially among those aged 9-15 years.

Cyberbullying among children and youth:Characteristics and prevention strategies

This book discusses cyberbullying among children; specifically explaining the prevalence of cyberbullying, the difficulties in detection & prevention, the...

Anti-bullying champion Professor Donna Cross inducted into WA Science Hall of Fame

Pioneering anti-bullying researcher Emeritus Professor Donna Cross OAM was last night announced as the latest inductee into the WA Science Hall of Fame.

Cyberbullying work finds international audience

Schools from around the globe have turned to The Kids Research Institute Australia, seeking access to invaluable lessons learned from Australian students on how to effectively reduce harm from cyberbullying.

Prevalence and correlates of bullying victimisation and perpetration in a nationally representative sample of Australian youth

The current findings showed that involvement in any bullying behaviour was associated with increased risk of concurrent mental health problems

The psychosocial burden of childhood overweight and obesity: evidence for persisting difficulties in boys and girls

Overweight and obese children reported greater psychosocial distress than healthy weight children, and these differences were more pronounced for girls than boys.