Michelle L Byrne

Senior Lecturer, Monash University

Michelle L Byrne is a senior lecturer at Monash University. She lives in Melbourne.

Written by Michelle L Byrne

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Why does early puberty pose a risk to girls’ mental health?

Girls who start puberty earlier are at greater risk of depression and anxiety. To know why, we must look beyond biology

by Marjolein E A Barendse & Michelle L Byrne