Health Check

Category: Griffith Health

All disciplines within the Health Group at Griffith University.

Griffith Medical Program finds new home at Sunshine Coast University Institute

Professor Sheena Reilly, Pro Vice Chancellor (Health), was onsite at the Sunshine Coast University Hospital (SCUH) to announce the appointment of Associate Professor Jen… Read More

Profile: Bella Kire talks about her journey with the Bachelor of Child & Family Studies

Bella Kire is a prime example of the care and dedication exhibited by our School of Human Services & Social Work students. Studying her… Read More

Child Anxiety Program for 8-11 year olds at Mt Gravatt campus – starting 4 June

Does your child suffer from chronic anxiety? The 10 week Child Anxiety Program helps children aged 8-11 years with strategies to reduce anxiety by providing them with practical solutions to everyday situations. Read More

Regulating Overload and Rage (ROAR) program

Is your child prone to chronic frustration and acting out? The 4 week Regulating Overload and Rage (ROAR) program helps children aged 8-12 years with strategies to reduce rage and acting out by providing them with practical solutions to everyday situations. Read More

The benefits of studying health sciences

Most people are uncertain of the outcome of studying a Bachelor of Health Sciences, however it could be considered the foundational degree of most… Read More

Profile: Dr Stephen Larmar explains how you can build a better world with Human Services

Dr Stephen Larmar, Senior Lecturer for our School of Human Services and Social Work, had a keen interest in helping people and contributing to the… Read More

Can our gut bacteria reduce the impact of shift work on our health?

People who work night shifts can suffer from higher rates of illness and chronic disease, such as type 2 diabetes, anxiety and depression. Read More

Lending a helping hand to graduates pays off for Professor

Griffith University’s Professor Cordia Chu from the School of Environment and the School of Medicine has been awarded a Special Commendation for Excellence in Graduate Supervision… Read More

Anxiety – causes, symptoms and treatment options

Anxiety disorders are the most common mental health disorders in Australia, affecting approximately 14% of people aged between 16 and 85. Nervousness, fear, worry, distress,… Read More

Pre-school sleep problems – free program for parents

If you’re a parent with a child between the ages 3 and 5 who experiences difficulty getting to sleep or staying asleep, we are offering… Read More