Adaptive Strategies

14/12/2025

This is what can happen when we let hashtag into our homes, especially when it interacts with our kids. Thank you Heat Initiative for this powerful PSA on just how dangerous hashtag can be.

Right now there are no guardrails in place to protect our children from AI, and the risks are real:

🤖 3 in 4 teens have reported using AI chatbots
🤖 AI chatbots were rolled out to millions of American children untested
🤖 children and young adults have died turning to these platforms for support
🤖within 2 years, AI chatbots have been responsible for 14 deaths

We learned from hashtag what happens without oversight. We can't make that mistake again with AI. We need comprehensive AI hashtag now to protect families. States like New York, Illinois, Tennessee, and Utah are passing protections — but a federal preemption would strip away states’ power to act.

PETITION
Heat Initiative, Parents Together Foundation and Design It For Us have launched a petition to stop Washington from blocking AI safety protections.

A Powerful PSA on AI and Child Safety narrated by Academy Award-nominated actor Juliette Lewis. This emotional public service announcement sheds light on a d...

19/08/2024

Adaptive Strategies are so pleased to celebrate the amazing work of our local GP's.

Thank You Doc is this weekend. Don't forget to grab your tickets. Proudly sponsored by Adaptive Strategies NQ
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10/08/2024

The Bond Law Review's latest issue focuses on ADHD, our own Dr Lane's articles forming the majority of the issue's content.

Vol 36, Issue 2 (2024) Special Issue - Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Youth Justice and the Law

02/08/2024

Northern Queensland Primary Health Network (NQPHN) is pleased to announce the 17 providers that will deliver the redesigned Mental Health Stepped Care service model in North Queensland from 1 July 2024. 

03/05/2024

Research indicates that the mental health of children and adolescents has declined since the year 2000. Research also indicates adolescents are spending, on average, 5 hours per day on devices. Girls tend to spend most device time on social media. Boys tend to spend most of their device time gaming. Too much device time appears to be correlated with increased anxiety & mental health concerns, poor ability to strive, negative body image, and reduced coping skills. Individual parents often struggle to implement device-time reduction strategies because their child's peers are not subject to similar restrictions. Collective action involving parents, schools and the community is needed. Lets move towards some collective action on this issue in the Whitsundays:

1. No smartphones before 14 (non-smartphones only)
2. No social media before 16
3. No phones in schools
4. No unrestricted device time
5. More independence, responsibility, out-of-home activities and free play.

11/12/2023

During the busiest time of year, we can often find ourselves struggling. Remember to recharge and focus on some self-compassion this Christmas season!

29/11/2023

Sometimes we just need a little extra support. There are a number of applications available to download that can help keep track of your schedule and social life. Why not also find one to help support your mental wellbeing. These are a couple of our favourites.
(**we are not affiliated in any way to any of these applications**)

16/11/2023

We’re getting close to the end of the year, what goals do you want to set before it’s over? What does this goal mean to you and how can you make it achievable?

01/11/2023

We can spend all our time looking back but that doesn’t help us move forward. Today's reminder is that although we cannot change the past, we can still change the future.

27/10/2023

October is ADHD awareness month. Respect and compassion to all those with ADHD and their families.

Reframing ADHD: Discovering New Perspectives. Experts answer questions in videos

23/10/2023

It’s important for individuals who are neurodivergent that they have safe connections and environments to be able to effectively manage their mental load. This can look different for everyone.

10/10/2023

Every day will be different. Be compassionate to yourself and remember your best looks different every day.