Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families

#1061 - This Week in Parenting: Raygun, Lost High-Fives & Panic Attacks


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This Week in Parenting:

  1. Perhaps the most polarising Paris Olympic story was that of Aussie Olympic breakdancer Rachel Gunn. International meme fodder, or pure gold for sparking meaningful conversations with our kids, encouraging critical thinking, and creating empathy?
  2. A beautiful example of understanding and compassion in the workplace and from the world at large occurred after ABC presenter Nate Byrne experienced a panic attack live on air.
  3. Something is wrong when a top Crossing Supervisor is banned from high-fiving kids as they walk to school.
  4. A fascinating story on reversing autism highlights the need for good-quality research and responsible reporting.
  5. There's a mental health crisis among our young people: why are we getting it so wrong, and what needs to be done?

In this episode:

  • "Raygun" Olympic breakdancing controversy
  • Turning media hype into constructive conversation, critical thinking, and empathy
  • Hidden signs of panic attacks
  • Presenter has panic attack live on the ABC
  • Support structures for mental health
  • Open communication and understanding in the workplace
  • Brutal nature of social media
  • Beloved lollipop man banned from high-fiving primary students after parent complaint | News.com.au
  • Responsible reporting
  • ‘Autism can be reversed’, scientists claim | The Telegraph
  • Safeguarding mental health of Australian youth
  • Major contributors to the rise in mental health challenges
  • ‘Danger zone’ for mental health, says global study | The Australian

Related Links:

  • #990 Mental Health Challenges with Anne Hollonds

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