More kids are refusing school. What are their parents doing?
How can parents support an anxious child? Martine explores overprotective parenting and the role of everyday challenges in building resilience.
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Media articles
‘Autism is not a vibe’: the cost of making a condition an identity
Martine examines the influence of social media on how we understand diagnosis. An opinion piece on clinical rigour and the consequences of getting it wrong.
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House of Wellness
How optimism can boost health and happiness
Martine shares her perspective on interrupting catastrophic thinking and finding a more optimistic outlook when life feels uncertain.
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Healthline
8 Physical and Mental Health Benefits of Silence, Plus How to Get More of It
A look at the value of quiet moments. Martine discusses stepping away from constant stimulation and making room for mental relief.
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Essential Kids
How to prepare your 4-year-old for their vaccinations
Helping children feel prepared for vaccination day, with Martine’s perspective on using books to make an unfamiliar experience easier to understand.
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Body & Soul
What’s it like to have OCD during a pandemic?
Martine discusses how pandemic messaging and fears about germs can intensify the experience of obsessive-compulsive disorder.
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Blackmores
Tricks for when bubs comes home
The arrival of a new baby can bring unexpected feelings for older siblings. Martine explores the adjustment to sharing parental attention.
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The Agent Finder
Tips on how to survive renovations with kids
Family life meets renovation upheaval. A feature on navigating the disruption of building work with children at home.
Read articleScientific Journal Articles
Published research co-authored by Martine.
Scientific journal
Life threatening food refusal in two nine year old girls: re-thinking the Maudsley model
A scientific journal article by Paul Rhodes, Martine Prunty and Sloane Madden.
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Scientific journal
The motherhood choice: a decision aid for women with multiple sclerosis
Research by Martine C Prunty, Louise Sharpe, Phyllis Butow and Gary Fulcher.
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Scientific journal
The motherhood choice: themes arising in the decision-making process for women with multiple sclerosis
A scientific journal article by M Prunty, L Sharpe, P Butow and G Fulcher.
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