Scarlett Smout

Jul 19, 2024 | mindfood.com | Scarlett Smout |Katrina E Champion |Lauren Gardner

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 play a role. Our research tracked Australian high school students from 71 schools across New South Wales, Queensland and Western Australia. Over time, improvements in sleep, fruit and vegetable intake, and exercise were associated with small but significant improvements in mental health.

Jul 10, 2024 | medicalxpress.com | Scarlett Smout |Katrina E Champion |Lauren Gardner

Judging by recent headlines and policy ideas, you might think screen time is the only lifestyle behavior influencing teen well-being. 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 play a role. Our research, published today, tracked Australian high school students from 71 schools across New South Wales, Queensland and Western Australia.

Jul 9, 2024 | theconversation.com | Scarlett Smout |Katrina E Champion |Lauren Gardner

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 play a role. Our research, published today, tracked Australian high school students from 71 schools across New South Wales, Queensland and Western Australia.