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New research shows small lifestyle changes are linked to differences in teen mental health over time

  • Written by: Scarlett Smout, PhD Candidate (under examination) and Research Associate at The Matilda Centre for Research in Mental Health & Substance Use and Australia's Mental Health Think Tank, University of Sydney
New research shows small lifestyle changes are linked to differences in teen mental health over timePro-stock studio/Shutterstock

Judging by recent headlines and policy ideas, you might think screen time is the only lifestyle behaviour influencing teen wellbeing.

But with young people struggling to deal with mounting mental health issues, it’s crucial we don’t get tunnel vision and instead remember all the lifestyle levers that can...

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