How can we support #childdevelopment if we don't support those who further it? In this new publication, we explore the experiences of #ECD centre staff and highlight important avenues for further research. Find the full article and more here 👇 lifecoursehealthresearch.org/resources

Prenatal stress is a serious burden to #maternal #mentalhealth. The Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10) has shown promise as a tool for measuring subjective experience of stress. This study tests the PSS-10 across eight LMICs & across birth parity. lifecoursehealthresearch.org/resources

We are proud to share Tatenda Mawoyo & Stefani Du Toit's featured interview in BMC 's Meet the Researcher SDG3 blog series. In the blog they discuss ILCHR's Project HASHTAG & how it aligns with #SustainableDevelopmentGoal 3. Read more here lifecoursehealthresearch.org/post/meet-the-…

Schools provide a powerful platform for supporting young people’s mental health. So here are 5 ways we can build safer, healthier and more caring schools? #caringschools #ChildGauge #MentalHealthMatters #mentalhealthmonth UNICEF South Africa Institute for Life Course Health Research RX Children's Radio dbe patti silbert

How can we create caring schools? [FIND OUT] by listening to Stefani Du Toit's interview on how schools can help children improve their #mentalhealth [JOIN THE CONVERSATION] & go to the Children's Institute, University of Cape Town website ci.uct.ac.za/ci/childgauge/… #ChildGauge2022

Psilocybin, the active hallucinogen found in psychedelic mushrooms — also known as “magic mushrooms” — can effectively alleviate a severe bout of depression when administered in a single dose and combined with talk therapy, a new clinical study found. wapo.st/3T7lR7c

I’m so excited by all the new and upcoming parenting project I see on my feed, especially those on the perinatal period - which are so utterly important. Photo caption: 2 months postnatal doctors visit (discovered this one a bit too late…)

Word of the day is ‘recrudescence’ (17th century): the return of something unpleasant after a period of relief.

Trump announcing his re-election in one word…will also describe the day his twitter ban gets lifted.

From the day they are born, every child everywhere has a right to live in a peaceful world🌍. This #WorldChildrensDay, join us in calling on leaders to protect children from violence. #InvestInUGchildren #ForEveryChild💙

New job alert 🚨 We are looking for a full-time project manager for CHIME (UK based). Are you experienced in liaising with a range of stakeholders and co-ordinating large international projects? Apply by Aug 30th: tinyurl.com/564zm2vv Share and retweet