Should schools unplug? What a GP sees in young people and screen time - Part 1

In this episode, host Dr Brad Marshall speaks with Darwin GP Dr Mick Tong about young people’s screen use and its place in education. They discuss learning, development and health, and consider how schools might weigh technology’s benefits against the value of other experiences: Weigh technology’s …

What screens are replacing: A conversation about young children’s development - Part 2

In Part 2 of this episode, Dr Brad Marshall and Speech Pathologist Meg Tidyman reflect on what they’re seeing in children’s development and the changing role of play and technology: Notice where children may need support with social communication Learn how to make space for flexible, unstructured p…

What screens are replacing: A conversation about young children’s development - Part 1

In this episode, Paediatric Speech Pathologist Meg Tidyman joins host Dr Brad Marshall to discuss how early screen use is affecting kids’ language and development, and how GPs can help families find better balance: Explore how screen time affects language, emotional regulation, and social develop…

Supporting children and adolescents experiencing grief and loss

In this episode: Many children experience the loss of someone significant, yet this is often overlooked  Grief in children may show up as anger, behavioral issues, or physical symptoms rather than verbally Ways to promote language that supports adaptation instead of avoidance Approaches for normali…

Socioemotional wellbeing of children with language and literacy difficulties

In this episode: Mental health assessments may be overlooking key struggles Limited internal dialogue can quietly intensify anxiety and emotional dysregulation in young people facing communication challenges Transition to high school dramatically amplifies the academic and social pressures New inte…

The GN podcast with Andrew Fuller: Virtual Autism - Technology and the developing brain of young people

In this episode: Adolescents and young children in a technology dependent world Is there a link between mental illness and technology? Effects of over-exposure to screen time in young people Emerging behaviours and changes in teens and adolescents Practical advice for parents, carers and teachers f…

The GN podcast with Andrew Fuller: Eating disorders in young people

In this episode: Mental health and our relationship with food in a post-COVID era Raising the issue with someone you suspect has an eating disorder How to support someone who denies having the condition and is reluctant to accept help Managing emotions in someone with an eating disorder Host: Andr…

Attention: The super-skill in a digitally distracted world

In this episode: Why is 'attention' a super-skill? Experiencing rapid growth in technology in recent years, how has this effected young people (i.e distractions, attention-span, reliance)? How effective is multi-tasking in a digital space? Computer gaming overuse Digital strategies and recommendati…

The GN podcast with Andrew Fuller: Preventing sexual violence

The contents in this podcast may be distressing or triggering for some. Please see below for support hotlines if this raises issues for yourself or someone that you know In this episode: 'Red' and 'green' flags in relationships Understanding the area surrounding consent How to provide support to a…

The GN podcast with Andrew Fuller: Internet safety for young people - Part 2

In this episode: Tracking and intruding on relationships via technology Password protection advice Protecting devices and accounts What to do if you believe you've been hacked, and how to prevent it Host: Andrew Fuller, Clinical Psychologist and Family Therapist, Speaker and Creator of Learning St…