Research areas: Developmental pathways leading to developmental psychopathology, social and emotional development, biological at risk children (very preterm children), school and sibling bullying, infant regulatory problems (crying, feeding, sleeping) and parenting.

Bavarian Longitudinal Study (BLS) Project Website

Childhood bullying linked to suicide risk for teens

By Lisa Rapaport (Reuters Health) – Adolescents who experienced severe bullying by their peers earlier in childhood may be more likely to suffer from depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts than teens who weren’t routinely victimized by other kids, a Canadian study suggests. At age 15, researchers asked teens about the frequency of depression, anxiety, social…

Congratulations to the winners of the 2014 Research Impact and Public Engagement Awards

Congratulations to the winners of the 2014 Research Impact and Public Engagement Awards, who have been recognised for the time, hard work and consideration they put into engaging the public with the benefits of their research. The winners are: Arts Faculty: Public Engagement: Kate Astbury – The Spectacle of the French Revolution Arts Faculty Research Impact: Established…