It’s hard being a teenage girl. Even the most cursory glance down memory lane to the experiences of my school friends and myself – back in an age before influencers – makes that clear. Research shows that girls aged 17-19 are twice as likely to have a probable mental health disorder than boys the same age. But it’s rare for researchers to ask teenage girls directly about why they think this may be happening.

University of Manchester academic Ola Demkowicz worked alongside young women to design a study to investigate the issue. This meant not only hearing answers from girls, but also having their input to ensure the research was asking the right questions.

Recent research has also explored the mental toll that comes from being on the digital frontline for journalists covering the relentless onslaught of alarming news. As safety precautions for journalists often concentrate on physical risks, it may be time for a change in newsroom culture.

And here at The Conversation, our health editors have been factchecking surprising trends for the latest episode of our Strange Health podcast – this time it’s the practice of “period scooping”.