Brain Bites
Professor John Toumbourou is Chair of Health Pyschology at the Centre of Social and Early Emotional Development at Deakin University. He talks about various topics related to student mental health and wellbeing in this series of short videos.
Screen time for kids
How much screen time should your kids have.
Anxiety in kids
How can help kids who worry too much.
Fostering healthy relationships with Peer Support
Professor John Toumbourour talks about how the Peer Support Program fosters healthy relationships at school, supporting the mental health and wellbeing of kids...
How Peer Support develops friendship skills
Professor John Toumbourou explains the importance of building long-lasting friendships during students' school years and how our program's module, Keeping...
How to help prevent depression in teens
Teenage depression is now more common than you might think, with 1 out of 4 people getting it before they turn 20.
How to parent a primary school aged child
How do you help your child develop into a well-adjusted adult.
How to parent a teen
Professor John Toumbourou discusses two approaches for parents and carers to create a positive and loving environment for their teenage children.
How to raise a resilient child
How do you raise a kid to face the difficulities in life with a positive mindset.
Inclusion and diversity at school
Professor John Toumbourou shares how to nurture inclusion and diversity at your school, and how it can help shape the future of your students.
School engagement: How Peer Support can help
Professor John Toumbourou talks about how schools can foster trust and communication between students and teachers.
Starting high school with Peer Support.
Professor John Toumbourou discusses the importance of a smooth transition from primary school to high school for student wellbeing.
Vapes, alcohol and drugs: How to keep teens safe
Professor John Toumbourou shares practical strategies for educators to address the use of vapes, alcohol, and drugs in schools.
Why choose Peer Support?
Not sure on what peer leader program to implement at your school.
Managing expectations and stress in young people
How much pressure should you put on your teenager to study.
